The latest Chinese military exercises around Taiwan suggest that the leadership simulates various forms of blockades and quarantines. Will the worst-case scenario happen soon?
By Andreas Landwehr
The Minimum Wage Directive has had to be implemented in the EU member states since mid-November. There is now a dispute as to whether this has really been achieved. What the directive has actually achieved is also controversial. But there are also positive effects.
By Alina Leimbach
The company Drift Energy wants to produce clean hydrogen with high-tech sailing ships. Initial tests have already been carried out and venture capitalists are providing support. The technology could also help to significantly reduce emissions from commercial shipping.
By Nick Nuttall
An analysis of the EU Transparency Register shows that the Commission under von der Leyen met significantly less often with interest groups than under Juncker. There are also significant differences between the Commissioners.
By Marc Winkelmann
A report by the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU warns that the business sentiment of Chinese companies suffers from unequal treatment. Nevertheless, the majority expect trade and economic relations between China and the EU to continue to develop positively.
By Marcel Grzanna
The course for the coming year will be determined at the Central Economic Conference this week. The Politburo already announced further aid for the economy in the run-up to the conference. Beijing is also bracing itself for new US tariffs under Trump.
By Jörn Petring
Following the annulled run-off in the presidential election in Romania, the Constitutional Court has yet to give its reasons. The decision has been criticized from various sides.
By Frank Stier
Better protection of infrastructure and greater competitiveness were key topics for Volker Wissing at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels. The Digital Minister is calling for more intensive cooperation in Europe and expects to be able to continue the digital dialog with the USA.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission supports environmental NGOs with six-figure sums every year. Contracts that were previously kept secret reveal what the NGOs have to do in return: Lobby parliamentarians and advocate positions, some of which go against Commission positions.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a VCI list, the EU Commission has to process almost 900 implementation acts in this legislative period – many from the Green Deal. Even the authority is losing track.
By Till Hoppe
