The news agency Reuters reports, citing three insiders, that Washington is setting up a portal on which content that has been blocked as illegal in other countries will be accessible. The State Department is said to be in charge of this.
By Corinna Visser
Many member states want the EU Commission to refrain from interfering as much as possible in the national implementation of the future EU agricultural policy. In the EU Parliament, the timetable for work on the proposal is now taking shape.
By Julia Dahm
More than 30 NGOs are calling for stricter EU regulations for chemicals to improve health and environmental protection and increase competitiveness. Although the reform of the chemicals regulation REACH was announced years ago, what shape the reform will take is now the subject of debate.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The European Court of Auditors has reviewed the EU plan to combat cancer. Its conclusion: uncertain funding, overlaps between projects and few measurable targets.
By Magdalena Latz
Helsing Co-CEO Torsten Reil talks to Table.Today about plans for the maiden flight of its autonomous CA-1 fighter aircraft.
By Alex Hofmann
The Ministry of Defense is denying an additional procurement of F-35 jets, while rumours are circulating about possible further orders. Such a move could put a strain on Franco–German relations.
By Gabriel Bub
There are differing views on the planned procurement of combat drones from start-up Stark. The CDU/CSU sees fewer problems with investor Peter Thiel’s stake than the Ministry of Defense and the opposition.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to China, the industry associations VDMA and VDA are appealing for fair competitive conditions. The mechanical and plant engineering sector is urging China to cut subsidies and “finally remove zombie companies from the market.”
By Leonardo Pape
MERICS director Huotari argues that Merz should use his China trip to establish the basis for a “new normal” in relations with the People’s Republic. The diverging interests of Germany as an industrial location and of German companies in China are a problem.
By Julia Fiedler
