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Industry Committee adopts CRMA

The Industry Committee in the EU Parliament yesterday adopted the provisional agreement on a legislative text for the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).

By Leonie Düngefeld

Netzausbau und Energiewende - der Transport von Windenergie vom Norden in den Süden der Bundesrepublik krankt immer noch am schleppenden Ausbau des Stromnetzes.

NZIA: Council wants to promote more technologies

The Council wants to add two technologies to the list of eligible technologies proposed by the Commission in the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). This is in line with the general approach adopted by the Competitiveness Council.

By Markus Grabitz

FDP board's European program identifies China as a systemic rival

The Federal Executive Board of the FDP (Free Democratic Party) is set to finalize its visions for the European elections on Monday, with China playing a central role as Europe's "rival". The paper emphasizes the need for a robust response from the EU to China's trade initiatives.

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Export yay, import nay

China's exports have risen for the first time in six months. In November, exports increased by 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year, defying analysts' expectations of further declines.

By Felix Lee

Xi Jinping travels to Vietnam

Three months after US President Joe Biden, Chinese President and Party Chief Xi Jinping will travel to Vietnam next week for talks with his counterparts.

By Christiane Kuehl

Buildings Directive: 16 percent less energy by 2030

In the latest trilogue on the Building Directive, an agreement was reached yesterday. The energy consumption of residential buildings must decrease by 16 percent by 2030. The CDU warns the Berlin traffic light coalition not to exceed EU standards.

By Manuel Berkel

More layoffs at Nio

According to a report, Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is apparently planning to cut more jobs than initially planned.

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Trilogue on AI Act goes into extra time

After 22 hours of marathon negotiations, the Commission, Council, and Parliament have interrupted their deliberations on the AI Act. They are due to continue today, Friday, at 0900. A conclusion now seems more likely than a postponement or even an abandonment.

By Corinna Visser