Data Act

According to information from observers, the European Parliament and the Council have made "good progress" on the Data Act in the trilogue. Accordingly, the negotiating partners have reached a preliminary agreement on a large part of the obligations of companies to share data with the public sector (B2G data sharing, Chapter V).

Von Corinna Visser

Industry representatives criticize the EU institutions for not adequately addressing their concerns about negative consequences of the Data Act for European companies. Despite some progress, the current legislative proposal could "do lasting damage to the competitiveness of some of Europe's most successful companies," writes the industry association Digitaleurope in a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Vice President Margrethe Vestager, Commissioner Thierry Breton and the Swedish Council Presidency.

Von Corinna Visser

Without the use of new, digital technologies, the EU's sustainability goals in agriculture will be virtually impossible to achieve, say experts. But the changeover is complex, expensive and needs the right political framework – this calls for action in Brussels and Berlin.

Von Timo Landenberger

On Friday, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU Member States (Coreper) agreed on a common position on the Data Act. This gives the Council a mandate for negotiations with the EU Parliament.

Von Corinna Visser