In the second part of the fall package of the European Semester, the EU Commission warns of macroeconomic imbalances in ten member states. In addition, the EU is far behind its training targets.
By Marc Winkelmann
The next three Council presidencies want to strengthen the EU's external relations and border protection in particular. This emerges from the eighteen-month program of Poland, Denmark, and Cyprus. They want to protect the external borders "with all available means".
By Manuel Berkel
Canned products containing tomatoes from Xinjiang are finding their way into European supermarkets unnoticed. The head of the traditional company Mutti is therefore calling for drastic measures.
By Marcel Grzanna
A new Pentagon report warns of the rapid expansion of China's nuclear arsenal. The country is also approaching US standards in the field of drone technology.
By Fabian Peltsch
The European Commission is reviewing existing EU safeguard measures for certain steel products. The measures have been in place since 2019 and primarily affect Chinese steel exports.
By Fabian Peltsch
At the beginning of December, a Chinese citizen was arrested at a naval base in Kiel. According to a media report, the public prosecutor's office is investigating on suspicion of espionage.
By Marcel Grzanna
Spending on research and development by European companies rose at a similar rate to the USA and China in 2023. However, the gap to the USA remains large.
By Corinna Visser
Experts warn of delays in the construction of new backup power plants after the BMWK withdrew an important bill. The costs for the climate and electricity consumers could be high.
By Alex Veit
The events surrounding the election in Romania tipped the scales. The Commission has initiated formal proceedings against TikTok under the DSA. Among other things, it is taking a closer look at the recommendation systems.
By Corinna Visser
The upcoming Polish Council Presidency will be responsible for negotiating the next EU climate target for 2040. However, the country itself is critical of the Commission's proposal of a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gases. The future of ETS 2 is also still open.
By Lukas Knigge
