The German government only welcomes parts of the White Paper presented by Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton. Volker Wissing's Digital Ministry, which is in charge of the White Paper, has voiced clear criticism. Two of the Commission's ideas in particular have met with resistance.
By Falk Steiner
Not Paris, Madrid or Dublin – Frankfurt will be the home of the new European Union Anti-Money Laundering Agency. In return, the German government has agreed to an Anti-Money Laundering Act.
By Lukas Knigge
Green politician Anna Lührmann criticizes the FDP's blocking attitude towards the Supply Chain Act and other initiatives, warning that Germany's influence in the EU could be jeopardized – and calls on the coalition partner to instead work together to promote Europe.
By Marc Winkelmann
The trilogue agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act was adopted by the Parliament's Industry Committee on Thursday. The VDMA criticizes insufficient consideration of the industrial value chain and has demands for implementation.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission plans to conduct a large-scale survey of all farmers to identify unnecessary bureaucracy. It aims to relax further conditionality requirements, particularly for livestock farmers reducing their herds.
By Markus Grabitz
The ECR and ID groups have introduced extensive amendments to the renaturation law. If these are adopted, it likely means the end of the legislative process in this term.
By Claire Stam
During a delegation trip to Taiwan, Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the China Committee in the US House of Representatives, reaffirmed the USA's continued support for Taiwan – regardless of who wins the upcoming US elections.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) rejected a media report suggesting that China had banned major institutional investors from reducing equity holdings at the open and close of each trading day.
By Redaktion Table
While Wang Yi spoke inside, Uyghur representative Dolkun Isa had to stay outside. He was only allowed to enter the conference venue once China's foreign minister had left. A German MP does not believe it was a coincidence.
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China has deviated from its own emissions targets for the first time in years. According to a recent study, emissions in the People's Republic increased by 5.2 percent in 2023. Growing coal consumption is the main culprit.
By Christiane Kuehl
