The European Parliament is beginning the real work on the artificial intelligence regulation: One committee meeting follows the next. The lead rapporteurs have presented an ambitious timetable. However, given the many open points, it is questionable whether this can be adhered to.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
While the European Parliament is working on new regulations against the design tricks known as "dark patterns", data and consumer protection activists are setting about enforcing the laws already in place to curb the phenomenon. The European Data Protection Board has now published guidelines for dark patterns on social media platforms. Those who deliberately deceive or trick their customers may soon be put on notice or even sued. But before that, those affected have the opportunity to comment.
By Redaktion Table
Evergrande has run out of money – that much is clear. The company cannot even present its annual balance sheet. This process shows: Large corporate bankruptcies often do not end with bankruptcy proceedings. Especially in China, an agonizingly long phase of denial of reality usually follows instead.
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Russia is not the only problematic partner for China. North Korea is also stirring up trouble with a never-ending series of missile tests. Beijing needs Pyongyang and therefore must continue to defend Kim's actions.
By Christiane Kuehl
With the new "Strategic Compass", the foreign ministers clear the way for a military intervention force. But it comes too late for the Ukraine war. A peace solution is also not in sight.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Commission wants the Federal Republic of Germany to comply with more ambitious minimum filling levels for gas storage facilities. According to a leak, storage operators must also undergo certification. Safety concerns could result in expropriation.
By Manuel Berkel
Death by tuberculosis, pneumonia, or typhoid fever? For most Europeans, this sounds like a horror story from the imperial era. But the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been on the rise for years and disregards national borders. A joint European approach is, therefore, an obvious response. There are plenty of potential starting points.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
Global demand for liquefied natural gas has spiked due to Russia's assault on Ukraine. Forecasts predict that China will become the largest importer in 2022. On the global market, the People's Republic is thus a direct competitor to Germany. But China is much better prepared for the new fight for LNG.
By Ning Wang
Cause of crash unknown: A China Eastern airline Boeing crashed into a mountainous forest in Guangxi. Rescue teams have only found debris. The crash was unusually sudden: The plane dropped at full speed from the sky and hit the ground almost vertically.
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A reliable, Europe-wide network of charging points is essential for the transformation of transport. An EU regulation with national expansion targets (AFIR) is to provide the infrastructure. Progress is being made in both the Council and Parliament, and there seems to be an overall agreement. However, as is often the case, the devil is in the details.
By Lukas Knigge
