The EU wants to be better prepared for crises and their cascading effects. That is why it is investing more than EUR 10 billion in establishing new structures and capacities. But not all countries are on board and different perceptions of threats remain a crucial factor.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The European Union is reviewing a price undertaking from Volkswagen for the first time, aiming to replace countervailing duties on electric vehicles from China with a minimum-price system. The move could mark the starting point for a broader reassessment of Europe’s trade relations with China.
By Amelie Richter
Land users, German federal states and local authorities fear high costs due to the Nature Restoration Regulation. There is still no clear funding basis. While the EU Commission is keeping quiet, conservationists are calling for planning certainty for protecting the environment in agricultural areas.
By Cornelia Meyer
Following the discovery of banned products on Shein’s platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer’s website.
By Amelie Richter
After banned products were discovered on the Shein platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer's website.
By Amelie Richter
According to information from Beijing, the French President will meet Chinese head of state Xi next week. It is the start of a busy period of travel diplomacy by European leaders.
By Silke Wettach
The EU Commission launches infringement proceedings against Slovakia. This is based on a constitutional amendment that gives national law precedence over EU law in family matters.
By Redaktion Table
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is presenting his package for a military Schengen area today. The proposal provides for simplified approval procedures, digitalization and a mechanism for rapid deployment of troops in times of crisis.
By Stephan Israel
This time, the European Parliament of Enterprises took place without any members of the EU Commission. Company representatives see this as a “fatal signal”.
By Till Hoppe
Following the surprising withdrawal of the regulation on standard essential patents, the responsible committee in the EU Parliament is calling for an appeal to the ECJ. The President of the Parliament must now decide on this.
By Marion Bergermann
