The European Court of Auditors doubts that the planned temporary decarbonization fund will provide the hoped-for incentives for investment in climate-friendly production.
By Lukas Knigge
No other country in Europe has as many electricity grid operators – mostly municipal utilities – as Germany. The European regulatory agency ACER sees this as a drawback for future projects and investments. This is what experts are now recommending.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission has announced a new legal framework for tobacco control for the fall. The evaluation report on the existing legal framework, which the Commission recently published, had been rated “negative” by the Scrutiny Board.
By Markus Grabitz
European IT providers have developed a joint solution to secure critical systems. In the event of a crisis, it is designed to operate without having to rely on non-European cloud providers.
By Corinna Visser
More and more drone defense companies are entering the market. However, regulations are still lagging behind and are likely to make it difficult for new companies to enter the market.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Major General Michael Traut, commander of the German Armed Forces’ Space Command, has commented publicly for the first time on the German commercial space industry’s position paper, “Germany’s Space Moment.” Space Minister Dorothee Bär has expressed understanding for smaller companies that feel they have not been sufficiently involved in the contracting process.
By Torsten Kriening
The Finnish Ministry of Defense is hoping to boost recruitment numbers by holding an information day for all young people. The goal is to attract more women to help mitigate the impact of demographic change on the military.
By Marion Bergermann
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Chinese property developer Evergrande, has pleaded guilty to several charges, including embezzlement of company assets and bribery. Sentencing has not yet been announced.
By Ning Wang
Despite lower volumes, Germany remains heavily dependent on rare earths from China. According to an analysis by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, dependence on some individual elements has even increased.
By Fabian Peltsch
China has blasted the US blockade of Iranian ports as “dangerous and irresponsible.” Beijing is threatening retaliatory measures if Trump imposes 50% tariffs on goods from China.
By Angela Köckritz
