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PINC: Nuclear revolution thanks to lifetime extension

The EU Commission has presented a new Nuclear Illustrative Program (PINC) and significantly increased its forecast for the expansion of nuclear energy in Europe. However, the most important condition of the nuclear revival is far-reaching lifetime extensions.

By Manuel Berkel

PSOE: Sánchez under pressure

A police report accuses the party leadership of Spain's ruling Socialists of suspected criminal activities. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rules out new elections.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

Einer der größten deutschen Windparks in Sintfeld im Kreis Paderborn.

Onshore wind: 2030 expansion target within reach

A new report confirms that the ambitious expansion target for onshore wind energy in 2030 is achievable: The number of permits is rising, and the average approval timeline has significantly shortened. Whether this trend continues will depend on the new government maintaining stable regulatory conditions.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Industrial policy: Jeroen Dijsselbloem pitches Eindhoven as a model for the EU

The former Eurogroup president and current mayor of Eindhoven is calling for European industrial policy to be guided by local excellence clusters. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Dijsselbloem argued that the proposed EU Competitiveness Fund and cohesion funds should in the future be channeled more strategically toward such “economic engines”.

By Marc Winkelmann

Xiaomi

Technology: How the trade war accelerates tech decoupling

The battlefield in the trade war between the US and China is shifting increasingly to the tech sector. New chip software restrictions are now giving smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi a hard time. However, its Chinese competitor has already proven that regulations can facilitate decoupling from US technology.

By Jörn Petring