The Minister of Research is setting a clear course: she no longer defines the space sector as a research discipline, but rather as a matter of industrial, security, and sovereignty policy.
By Nicola Kuhrt
The financial markets commissioner warned that if the market integration and supervision package is to be finalized by the end of the year as planned, finance ministers will have to urge their departments to step up their efforts.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall does not want a comprehensive overhaul of the EU’s REACH chemicals regulation. However, she does want to impose stricter restrictions on PFAS, dubbed “forever chemicals,” within the existing legal framework.
By Marc Winkelmann
In implementing the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the German government intends to make the most of the leeway the legislation allows. The draft bill for the Building Modernization Act contains a notable omission concerning residential buildings.
By Manuel Berkel
Today, negotiators are meeting once again for the trilogue on the AI omnibus. The European Council and Parliament do not have much time left if they still want to prevent the key provisions for high-risk AI under the AI Act from being applied in their current form.
By Corinna Visser
The pro-European government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been toppled by a vote of no confidence. President Nicusor Dan is expected to try to reform the four-party coalition – with a new head of government.
By Redaktion Table
The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs has recommended not waiving the immunity of the co-chair of the German CDU/CSU group. The Parliament will not vote on the recommendation in plenary.
By Markus Grabitz
Sweden and Finland are regarded as models of societal resilience. Federal President Steinmeier is visiting the two newest NATO members to send a message of reassurance and unity to the alliance members in the north.
By Markus Bickel
On Wednesday, the federal government will brief the Digital Affairs Committee and the Interior Committee on the findings regarding the alleged espionage attack on Signal.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The European Commission is stepping up its efforts to combat dumped imports of adipic acid in response to distortions of competition in the market. The chemical is a key raw material for industries ranging from plastics to automotive.
By Amelie Richter
