Massive interventions by the FDP and industry lobbyists have prevented the EU Commission's planned ban on commissions for the sale of financial products. For the time being. But after the Bafin in Germany is taking a closer look it becomes clear: A restriction on the so far unbridled practice is likely to come.
By Horand Knaup
Temu, the subsidiary of the Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo, is entering Europe with excessive discounts. The company has been a surprise success in the United States since its launch in the fall of 2022. But the authorities criticize poor working conditions and counterfeit products.
By Fabian Peltsch
Western sanctions have failed to stop Putin's war machine. On the contrary: The IMF sees Russia's economy growing again. It is not least China that has filled the void. Speaking with Felix Lee, economist Gabriel Felbermayr explains why the sanctions are nevertheless important.
By Felix Lee
The Conference on the Future of Europe was supposed to be the start of a thorough renewal process for the Union. What have the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission achieved to implement the proposals from the final report?
By Markus Grabitz
The EU has so far been unable to agree on a position on remaining in the Energy Charter Treaty, and it is, therefore, blocking its modernization. Now the Swedish Council Presidency has presented a proposal to break the stalemate.
By Charlotte Wirth
Supply Chain Act, Conflict Minerals Regulation, ban on products from forced labor: A whole series of new requirements for corporate due diligence are emerging at EU level. These also have consequences for countries that export to the EU, as you can read in our overview.
By Charlotte Wirth
The May holidays have shown: At least in their own country, the Chinese are already traveling more than before the pandemic. This also raises hopes in the international tourism industry. However, it will have to wait a bit longer for the big business.
By Jörn Petring
The UN Human Rights Council has voted against imposing unilateral sanctions on countries without a majority in the UN. China, unsurprisingly, voted in favor of the resolution tabled by Azerbaijan. This shows: The rift between the West and emerging countries is growing.
By Frank Sieren
The Council and Parliament will be negotiating a reform of the European electricity market in the next few months to get a grip on the drastically increased prices. Experts talked about the Commission's proposal on Wednesday at a Table.Live briefing at the start of the Berlin Energy Days.
By Manuel Berkel
Denmark wants to absorb more greenhouse gases than it emits by 2050. Bernhard Pötter spoke with Dan Jørgensen, Denmark's Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, about this goal, the Petersberg Climate Dialogue and a fossil fuel ban treaty.
By Bernhard Pötter
