Brussels is taking a tougher line against Chinese retail platforms: Temu has been hit with a €200 million fine, while JD.com’s planned takeover of MediaMarkt-Saturn is facing closer scrutiny over possible Chinese subsidies.
By Redaktion Table
Germany, the Netherlands and six other countries are calling for changes to EU state aid rules to provide greater support for startups. They believe the current regulations are inadequate.
By Till Hoppe
Péter Magyar, the new Hungarian prime minister, is expected to travel to Brussels on Thursday to secure the EU funds that were withheld under Viktor Orbán. The way is not yet clear for him to receive the green light, but both sides are working hard to find a solution.
By Till Hoppe and Stephan Israel
Brussels is still trying to figure its China strategy out. Shortly before an EU Council debate, several member states are pushing for tougher trade defense.
By Amelie Richter
More than 19 million children in the EU live in poverty, putting the bloc at risk of missing its poverty reduction targets.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
An analysis identifies significant economic risks in the proposed EU cybersecurity rules. While Brussels is pushing to exclude Chinese vendors, the study focuses on the costs and consequences for European industry.
By Amelie Richter
In future, the European Commission is looking to focus more strongly on the positive effects of corporate mergers, such as economies of scale, innovation and resilience. However, the new guidelines are unlikely to trigger a revolution in merger control.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The German federal states are aiming to enhance their administrations’ expertise in European affairs through secondments and professional development. This is a strategic issue, emphasized Florian Haßler, State Secretary for Political Coordination and Europe in the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg.
By Till Hoppe
The European Commission is aiming to ease the burden on the European economy by taking more decisive action against national exceptions. This means that, where possible, new legislative initiatives are to be proposed as directly applicable regulations.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
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
