After months of wrangling, the Commission has presented its “Lex China” aimed at defending European industry. The Industrial Accelerator Act involves trading partners, but leaves room for new negotiations.
By Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has expressed concerns regarding the Industrial Accelerator Act, the proposal for corporate fleets, and the ETS benchmarks for the chemical industry. Further criticism of the ETS also comes from Italy.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Lukas Knigge
In a paper, six member states express their support for maintaining the EU competition rules, which some larger member states hope to refine through the revision of the Merger Guidelines.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The European Competitiveness Fund is under pressure from many sides in the MFF negotiations. A new study argues that the ECF must not lose its strategic focus. It also cautions that financial instruments should be used with restraint.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Shortly before Chancellor Merz’s trip to China, the German Asia-Pacific Committee and the DIHK are calling for fair competitive conditions. Last year, China once again became Germany’s largest trading partner.
By Leonardo Pape
Facing industrial competition from China and the United States, EU leaders want to bolster the single market. Meanwhile, in the dispute over minimum prices for imported EVs, China has given its own automakers more room to negotiate.
By Leonardo Pape
The regular meeting of the Commission College in Berlaymont has been canceled today. Instead, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Commissioners are withdrawing outside Brussels for a retreat.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU is on track to achieve its competitiveness targets for only a few key figures. This is according to a draft of the Single Market Report, which is to be presented on Friday.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Members of the European Parliament have called on the EU to remain sovereign in the enforcement of its laws, particularly in the digital sector. Their demands also include a comprehensive European industrial policy.
By Corinna Visser
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s head of government Giorgia Meloni, including on defense policy. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will meet his Italian counterpart on Friday.
By Till Hoppe, Almut Siefert and Wilhelmine Stenglin
