Shortly before the start of the informal EU summit, the EU institutions agreed on a roadmap for the integration of the single market. However, the Parliament and member states have criticized the Commission for involving them too late in the process.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Germany needs a regulatory overhaul, according to the president of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association. He sees the industrial application of artificial intelligence as a real second chance for the country.
By Gunther Kegel
China wants to boost and expand its services sector through a series of new measures. The sector is to play a bigger role in supporting industrial modernization. “China services” brands are also to be promoted.
By Ning Wang
Katherina Reiche is planning her first trip to China as Germany’s economy minister. The visit would come at a sensitive moment.
By Manuel Liu
Vietnam’s government has extended the suspension of fuel taxes through the end of June. Faced with rising prices, the National Assembly passed a corresponding resolution.
By Ning Wang
Disinformation campaigns are already costing German companies tens of billions. Defense contractors and their suppliers are particularly hard hit, a recent study shows.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The 28th regime is intended to make it easier for innovative companies to enter the single market. However, the Commission's proposal contains legal pitfalls – ranging from a questionable legal basis to the sensitive issue of worker participation.
By Corinna Visser
As part of a government program, the NDRC unveiled new projects for foreign investment. These projects primarily focus on the manufacturing sector, though state media emphasized the focus on the service sector.
By Manuel Liu
China’s leadership is hoping Trump will change the official US language on Taiwan. Access to the best American high-end chips is no longer that important for China anyway, argues security expert Zhou Bo.
By Angela Köckritz
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
