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France: What happens after the confidence vote

François Bayrou's government is about to come to an end. If he resigns, President Macron will have to choose between a new government and new elections.

By Claire Stam

‘Tour des Capitales’: Costa talks to Merz about Ukraine and defense

The Council President will meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday during his tour of the capitals. One of the topics to be discussed is how financial support for Ukraine can be continued.

By Till Hoppe

Antitrust fine against Google: Why EUR 2.95 billion is just the beginning

Late on Friday afternoon, the Commission imposed a billion-euro fine on Google for abusing its dominant market position in the online advertising business. Trump is threatening new tariffs in return.

By Corinna Visser

China tightens the tariff screw: EU pig farmers under pressure

China is taking action against pork imports from Europe with tariffs of up to 62%. Brussels speaks of WTO violations, farmers' associations warn of serious consequences for the internal market.

By Amelie Richter

AI: ASML becomes largest shareholder in Mistral

The world's leading lithography equipment manufacturer ASML is investing EUR 1.3 billion in the French AI start-up Mistral.

By Redaktion Table

Bloc formation? USA, China and Europe in an AI competition

Paula Köhler and Wolfgang Ischinger write that Europe could distinguish itself in the global AI competition with a middle ground between the unbridled US drive for innovation and the Chinese model of state control.

By Wolfgang Ischinger and Paula Köhler

Plastics: How new EU rules could change the recycling industry

The chemical industry is waiting for the Commission's planned rules on mass balancing in chemical recycling to make the processes economically viable. The mechanical recycling industry, on the other hand, sees its business under existential threat.

By Nicolas Heronymus

Gaza: EU Commission member speaks of 'genocide'

By Redaktion Table

Martin Jäger becomes new BND President

On Sept. 15, Martin Jäger will take office as the new president of the BND. Most recently, Jäger served as ambassador to Ukraine.

By Maria Mitrov

Wind power: Agreement on Bornholm Energy Island

Germany and Denmark have agreed on the cost distribution for the grid connection of the Bornholm Energy Island. This has enabled the project to clear another hurdle.

By Redaktion Table