The Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS has commissioned an external investigation into a multibillion-euro deal with Qatar dating back to 2013.
By Redaktion Table
The European Defence Agency will lead the next phase of the “BraveTech EU” initiative.
By Maria Mitrov
Rising fuel prices are leading to discounts at filling stations in Hong Kong. The city is subsidizing, among other things, commercial vehicles and ships with around €230 million.
By Marcel Grzanna
The United States and five Latin American countries are accusing China of politicizing maritime trade in the Panama Canal dispute. According to the US, numerous ships flying the Panamanian flag have been detained by China since March.
By Yi Ling Pan
Battery maker CATL wants to raise fresh capital through a private placement of Hong Kong shares. The funds are to be used for global expansion.
By Marcel Grzanna
More than three years after announcing a reform of the REACH chemicals regulation, the European Commission is backtracking. The regulation will not be fundamentally revised.
By Nicolas Heronymus
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU’s long-term budget. MEPs are facing sharp criticism from the member states.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission is proposing that member states transfer 15% of tobacco tax revenues to the EU. In total, tobacco taxes amounting to approximately €14 billion are expected to be allocated to the next MFF starting in 2028.
By Markus Grabitz
In its first review, the Commission has confirmed that the Digital Markets Act is having an impact. Meanwhile, there is mounting pressure from the Parliament to significantly strengthen enforcement.
By Corinna Visser
For the first time, the approved reform of the Generalized System of Preferences links trade benefits for developing countries with cooperation on migration policy.
By Antonia Zimmermann
