Can Microsoft's Office 365 cloud office software be used in accordance with EU data protection law? This question is occupying companies, administrations and data protection supervisory authorities. The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) is now taking on the Commission.
By Falk Steiner
Investments in renewable energy in Germany reached an all-time high last year, totaling 36.6 billion euros. Alongside solar installations, heat pumps played a significant role in this growth. Additionally, the share of renewables in the transportation sector is increasing.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament will vote on the report on the "Green Claims" Directive. The food industry is in favor of a harmonized set of rules against greenwashing, but is critical of two points in the current draft.
By Kai Moll
At the monthly meeting of the Eurogroup, the EU finance ministers agreed on a list of demands for further work on the Capital Markets Union in the coming European legislative period. France and the ECB are pushing for faster action.
By Marc Winkelmann
Saudi Arabia plans to deepen its cooperation in energy policy with the People's Republic. The state-owned oil company Aramco is considering new investments in the refinery and petrochemical sectors.
By Marcel Grzanna
China plans to contain future pandemics with more special teams. Corresponding laws on epidemic prevention have already been presented.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to the Director General of the National Security Bureau, Taiwan will have to expect regular Chinese military exercises on its doorstep. China's primary goal: intimidation.
By Fabian Peltsch
Beijing is calling on the country's banks to support the ailing real estate company Vanke. Problems at the state-backed group could further shake market confidence.
By Fabian Peltsch
Europe faces climate risks of "catastrophic" proportions. So far, the continent is not adequately prepared for this, warns the EU Environment Agency, urging policymakers to take action, for example, regarding insurance coverage for climate damage.
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CDU and CSU reject another EU debt program. This is stated in the joint election program for the 2024 European elections, which the CDU and CSU adopted at a joint steering committee meeting. The program also deals with the EU's external borders.
By Markus Grabitz
