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Cyberattacks: EU sanctions companies from China and Iran

Three China-based firms and one Iranian company are being sanctioned by the EU over their alleged involvement in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.

By Fabian Peltsch

F126 frigate: Budget Committee expected to approve nearly €300 million

The German parliament’s Budget Committee has approved an additional €300 million for the F126 frigate. At the same time, ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO alternative remains under consideration as a way to meet NATO requirements from 2028 onward.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Sanctions against Russia: Why the EU is making little progress ahead of the Hungarian election

EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.

By Stephan Israel

EPP leader Weber under pressure: Chat group involving the EPP and AfD comes to light

Following revelations about a chat group between the European People’s Party (EPP) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) on tightening European Union asylum law, EPP leader Manfred Weber is facing intense criticism. The cooperation between staff members from the two political groups has provoked strong protests from the democratic camp.

By Redaktion Table

Energy Council: Nuclear Alliance pushes for European Union guarantees

When energy ministers meet in Brussels on Monday, they will discuss energy prices, the grid package and energy security. The most contentious issue, however, is likely to be nuclear power.

By Manuel Berkel

Associations call on German government to improve the Digital Omnibus Act

Several business associations are warning the German government that the draft Digital Omnibus Act could cause economic harm. They are particularly critical of the proposed rules on access to end-user devices and consent signals.

By Corinna Visser

Banking regulation: EPP financial market experts call for omnibus legislation

Completing the banking union and introducing tailored rules for smaller banks are two of the key demands Markus Ferber (CSU) sets out in his paper to the Commission.

By Markus Grabitz

Documents dated March 16

By Redaktion Table

European Innovation Act: Why it has disappeared from the Commission’s agenda

Negative opinions from the Regulatory Scrutiny Board are delaying the submission of the legislative proposal. The EIA is intended to help turn innovative scientific ideas into marketable products and services.

By Corinna Visser

“In China, for China”: Volkswagen regains the top spot

Volkswagen has reclaimed market leadership in China in the first two months of the year, moving ahead of rivals such as BYD. With new EV models and a development strategy more tightly tailored to China, the group aims to secure its position in the world’s most important auto market over the long term.

By Manuel Liu