Two billion cheap small consignments reach the EU every year because Chinese providers in particular are systematically cheating. A large majority of EU parliamentarians voted in favor of changing this soon.
By Amelie Richter
The German arms industry has a problem, writes Marc Niclas. Despite the multiplication of spending on defense, little of the money is reaching medium-sized companies. This could lead to key skills being lost.
By Marc Niclas
The UN Working Group on Cyber Security (OEWG) has agreed to set up a permanent format at the UN on cyber security. However, the working group's successes have been limited.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Donald Trump's former national security advisor, John Bolton, does not see the US President making a U-turn on Ukraine policy, despite Patriot commitments.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Slovakia blocked an agreement on the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia during the Foreign Affairs Council on Tuesday. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed hope that a deal could still be reached this week. The foreign ministers also discussed Kallas’ options paper regarding the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has presented the final list for its second package of retaliatory measures to the member states. Aircraft, machinery and automotive manufacturers are hit hardest. For the first time, export restrictions are also part of the response.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The German government wants to procure armaments more quickly. Nevertheless, the Defense Ministry is sticking with the Dutch Damen shipyard, even though the construction of the German F126 frigates there will be considerably delayed.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The European Commission is set to present a reform of the EU budget this Wednesday. Germany’s Minister of State for Europe, Gunther Krichbaum (CDU), voiced his support for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plans in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Till Hoppe
The future EU budget must be shaped together with those who implement it – namely, cities and regions. That is why the EPP Group in the European Committee of the Regions (EPP-CoR) advocates for a strategic, place-based Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
By Sari Rautio and Eric Beißwenger
There is strong cross-party support in the Employment Committee for a legislative initiative on algorithmic management in the workplace. According to the EPP rapporteur, such a law would also benefit businesses.
By Alina Leimbach
