VW brand boss Thomas Schaefer calls Africa the latest important growth market for the car industry and welcomes the growing Chinese competition there. The continent is also of interest to VW because of the planned combustion engine ban.
By Arne Schütte
SAIC was hit with the maximum extra tariff rate on Chinese EVs. The company now accuses Brussels of incorrect calculations. The EU Commission claims that SAIC failed to cooperate with the investigation.
By Amelie Richter
The launch of TikTok's shopping platform in Europe will be smaller than originally planned. This suggests the social media company is trying to avoid stricter regulatory oversight. More countries are to follow in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
Despite resentment within the EPP, the FDP politician has been elected Chair of the Defense Committee in the European Parliament. The Greens urge her to show collegiality.
By Till Hoppe
The possible presidential candidacy of the US Vice President was discussed on the fringes of the EU foreign ministers' meeting. The deputy is expected to continue Joe Biden's course in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Kai Zenner from the office of MEP Axel Voss has compiled an overview of deadlines and responsibilities for the AI Act.
By Corinna Visser
The committees in the European Parliament elect their chairs. Although they have little direct influence on the content, they can still set the course for the work of the Parliament.
By Julia Dahm
The Socialists and Democrats and the Greens in the EU Parliament completed the election of their spokespersons on Monday. The Greens had a tie twice.
By Manuel Berkel
Two Belgian nuclear reactors benefit from state aid – possibly in breach of EU law.
By Redaktion Table
A study shows: The TikTok Lite app version omits important security features. There is no technical reason for this. Rather, it is a strategy of the providers.
By Corinna Visser
