At the digital working session, manufacturers and suppliers unanimously called for the Commission's proposal on standard essential patents to be retained. Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen did not indicate whether the Commission would like to present a different proposal. Manufacturers and suppliers did not agree on the issue of data.
By Markus Grabitz
According to a new analysis, most of the parties' election manifestos are very unclear when it comes to financing climate action. Most parties also want to do too little about climate-damaging subsidies.
By Nico Beckert
Fast fashion giant Shein has to drastically reduce its valuation ahead of its planned IPO in London. At the same time, regulatory headwinds are growing.
By Emily Kossak
With a new action plan, China focuses on a sustainable, competitive battery industry. The government wants to better regulate the domestic market and dominate the foreign market more strongly.
By Emily Kossak
Chinese researchers have developed a diamond of exceptional hardness. This "super diamond" has tremendous potential for industrial applications.
By Emily Kossak
According to the Greens in Parliament, the Commission's action plan on affordable energy prices should include guidelines on energy sharing. The Clean Industrial Deal could also support the roll-out of smart meters.
By Manuel Berkel
The omnibus law to reduce bureaucracy in the sustainability sector should not lead to a reversal of the Green Deal targets, according to the red-green federal government. A committee, which also includes the USA, is to play a greater role in green lead markets.
By Manuel Berkel
Tencent is testing DeepSeek's AI model in its Chinese messenger app Weixin. Baidu and other companies also plan to embed DeepSeek more closely into their services.
By Fabian Peltsch
Jean-Noël Barrot wants to discuss the Chinese anti-dumping duties on brandy in Beijing. Meanwhile, French brandy producers are struggling to replenish their stocks in duty-free stores in the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right AfD parliamentary group, has been in regular contact with the former Chinese ambassador Wu Ken. Weidel admitted that the topics discussed included the war in Ukraine and China's position on the issue.
By Fabian Peltsch
