EU Commission

Leak of Cybersecurity Act: Commission goes toe-to-toe with tech giants

The revised Cybersecurity Act bolsters the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), providing it with more money and staff.

By Corinna Visser

E-commerce: Shein representatives to appear before the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee

By Marion Bergermann

EU-India: Remaining sticking points for the free trade agreement

A high-level Indian delegation is in Brussels to discuss the remaining sticking points of a free trade agreement. In the best case scenario, a deal could already be reached in January – the economic incentives are strong.

By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann

De Masi sues Commission President

Non-aligned MEP Fabio De Masi is taking Ursula von der Leyen to court, citing questions about her contacts with the arms industry that he believes should have been answered more quickly and comprehensively.

By Marion Bergermann

Europe’s hurdles on the way to a preparedness union strategy

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

EU Tariffs: Brussels weighs minimum-price option for VW Anhui

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

Agri-environmental protection: Dispute over funding for Nature Restoration Regulation

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

Shein: EU Commission increases pressure on the online giant

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

Shein: EU Commission increases pressure

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

Macron is traveling to China — but will von der Leyen accompany him?

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