According to insider reports, the USA is negotiating a semiconductor agreement with Taiwan. In addition to investments, the agreement also covers the training of American specialists. In return, Taiwan could hope for tariff reductions.
By Julia Fiedler
A delay would jeopardize the ambitious schedule.
By Gabriel Bub
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is due to travel to Washington this week. Following a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed doubts about Russia’s willingness to agree to a ceasefire.
By Viktor Funk, Markus Bickel and Stephan Israel
The EU Parliament has approved the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) by a large majority. At EUR 1.5 billion, the European defense industry will be strengthened and its dependence on imports reduced.
By Stephan Israel
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended the energy deal with the USA against criticism. She emphasizes that US LNG will help reduce Russian gas imports and that the methane regulation will ensure low emission levels.
By Manuel Berkel
The EPP abandoned its attempt at short notice to fast-track the Mercosur safeguard clauses through Parliament. Some member states are waiting for their adoption before committing to a position on the Mercosur agreement.
By Julia Dahm and János Allenbach-Ammann
Shortly before the potentially decisive trilogue on a relaxation of EU genetic engineering legislation, skeptics and supporters are appealing to negotiators. Several German companies warn of the economic consequences of possible deregulation.
By Julia Dahm
The economist argues that higher, progressive taxes would distribute the burden of rising military spending more equitably.
By Robert Wallenhauer
According to information from Beijing, the French President will meet Chinese head of state Xi next week. It is the start of a busy period of travel diplomacy by European leaders.
By Silke Wettach
In an own-initiative report, the EU Parliament calls for stricter rules to protect children and young people on the internet. MEPs are calling for age limits for social media and a mandatory age-appropriate design of online platforms.
By Corinna Visser
