The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is to have €400 million available for research projects by 2027. The funds come from Horizon Europe, the Commission's research budget. The Commission has agreed on this with the member states.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Media Freedom Act was adopted in plenary on Wednesday. It is now up to the member states to transpose key elements of the regulation into national law.
By Falk Steiner
A large majority of the European Parliament is in favor of a customs reform that should enable uniform European customs data management and a European customs authority. In contrast to the Commission, the Parliament wants to make faster progress.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU Parliament has voted in favor of more protective measures for Ukrainian agricultural imports. This has delayed an agreement with the Council and Commission. However, the deadline for extending trade liberalization will soon expire.
By Julia Dahm
The European Parliament has cleared the way. With the AI Act, the EU is establishing a comprehensive law to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Office is already being set up.
By Corinna Visser
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his candidacy as head of NATO. The Eastern European states should be better represented in the leadership positions of the transatlantic alliance.
By Redaktion Table
The ambassadors of the EU member states are likely to agree today to increase the defense fund for Ukraine by €5 billion. Germany and France had recently blocked the funds.
By Stephan Israel
Due to a revoked concession for gold mining, Romania faced substantial compensation claims. Now, an international arbitration tribunal has ruled differently in the investor protection proceedings.
By Alex Veit
Xiaomi's CEO has announced the imminent launch of the company's first electric car. The electric sedan U7 will be available from March 28. The smartphone manufacturer will also participate in a battery joint venture with CATL.
By Christiane Kuehl
In an interview, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius called on the EU to lower import tariffs on Chinese EVs and warned against protectionism. Brussels is currently examining an increase.
By Redaktion Table
