Germany should have transposed the NIS 2 and CER directives into national law by mid-October. This concerns network security and the analogous resilience of critical facilities. But because this has not happened, Brussels is now taking action.
By Corinna Visser
Following the announcement of the bankruptcy proceedings of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, a broad coalition is mobilizing to support the European battery industry. The new Commission is being called upon to act quickly.
By Marc Winkelmann
A resolution in the European Parliament calling for a ban on outdoor smoking and vaping did not receive a majority. The Christian Democrats did not support the motion. On Tuesday, the Council will vote on a recommendation to the member states with similar content.
By Markus Grabitz
As Germany and France were unable to agree on a wording on clean technologies, the Council did not adopt a joint declaration on competitiveness.
By Marc Winkelmann
In the coming years, the government in Georgia does not want to negotiate accession with the EU or accept budget subsidies from Brussels. The announcement was immediately followed by protests – including from the president.
By Redaktion Table
In an open letter, seven EU member states have called on the European Commission to focus more on the competitiveness of the European automotive industry and less on the speed of decarbonization.
By Lukas Knigge
Chinese state media are full of praise for a handful of US companies. The pattern resembles that of Donald Trump's first term in office.
By Marcel Grzanna
Generative AI is a sensitive area in the global competition for technological supremacy. TikTok parent company Bytedance has now set an example with a lawsuit.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Court of Human Rights banned extraditions to China two years ago. Nevertheless, Hungary and China are working on a corresponding agreement.
By Marcel Grzanna
Members of the European Parliament demand drastic sanctions for the verdicts in Hong Kong's biggest trial since the introduction of the National Security Law.
By Manuel Changming Liu
