The Christian Democrats in the European Parliament oppose Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's reform ideas. Representatives of the regions are also calling for independent cohesion funds and direct participation.
By Till Hoppe
When it comes to quantum computing, Europe is a leader in research. But now the technology is leaving the labs and moving into applications. With the new quantum strategy, the EU Commission wants to secure Europe a place at the top of the market.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission has presented a delegated act on the Digital Services Act. It regulates access to the internal data of VLOPs. Both access and the purpose of the research are subject to conditions.
By Corinna Visser
Security-related research is central to resilience and technological sovereignty – yet it is hardly included in the investment package. Andrea Frank, Member of the Executive Board of the Stifterverband, warns: "Without science, any security strategy remains incomplete."
By Andrea Frank
Involving citizens in climate policy leads to better decisions and strengthens trust in democratic processes, writes Tabea Lissner from the Robert Bosch Foundation. A new feasibility study shows how this can be done.
By Tabea Lissner
In a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) group in the European Parliament pushes back against the Commission’s plans to radically reshape the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Will the promised strengthening of the European Labor Authority (ELA) actually materialize? Members of the European Parliament fear that the Commission’s reform may fall short of real progress.
By Alina Leimbach and Okan Bellikli
The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) mandates that German oil and gas companies begin storing CO2 starting in 2030. This week, they were required to report on how they plan to fulfill those obligations. Despite recent announcements from Berlin, it’s increasingly clear that the actual storage sites will likely be located abroad.
By Manuel Berkel
The G7 states want to allow the US a de facto exemption from global minimum taxation. Lukas Hakelberg and Aanor Roland from Leuphana University warn those responsible in the European Union of the consequences.
By Redaktion Table
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, 55 Members of the European Parliament are calling for changes to the delegated act on low-carbon hydrogen. With three key demands, they aim to significantly expand the list of eligible supplier countries.
By Manuel Berkel
