The European Commission took two decisions on Wednesday as part of its investigation into AliExpress. The core question of systemic deficiencies in the handling of illegal products remains open.
By Corinna Visser
Digital sovereignty has become a competitive factor. A conversation with Rolf Schumann, Co-CEO of Schwarz Digits, on digital independence, data control, and European alternatives to Big Tech.
By Corinna Visser
The EU is now demanding that oil and gas companies set up geological CO₂ storage facilities that enable CCS and CO₂ removal technologies such as direct air capture (DACCS) and bioenergy with CCS (BECCS). For the German government, however, removing CO₂ from the atmosphere is a low priority. However, the Climate Council, scientists and associations are calling for exactly this.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Commission aims to reduce bureaucracy through omnibus legislation — but the impact so far has been limited. Eurochambres President Vladimír Dlouhý cautions that without bold simplification, Europe’s economic competitiveness could suffer lasting harm.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Many countries in the EU are suffering from water shortages, which is why the EU Commission wants to encourage people to save water. Germany is also currently very dry. However, it is impossible to predict how rainfall will develop in the coming months.
By Lisa Kuner
A new president will be elected in Poland on Sunday. Two of the 13 candidates have a chance of reaching the run-off. The outcome of the election will also have an impact on the government in Warsaw. The result could also have consequences for the EU.
By Maximilian Stascheit
Tomas Tobé proposes the establishment of a new "independent structure at EU level." This should take action against attempts at external interference in elections and ensure that such interference can be quickly uncovered and combated.
By Almut Siefert
The EU Commission wants to develop high standards for a market for nature credits, says Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall in an interview with Table.Briefings. However, experts are skeptical as to whether a trustworthy mechanism can be established quickly.
By Alex Veit
André Denk is to take over as head of the European Defense Agency and would be the first military man to head the agency.
By Stephan Israel
Europe must provide incentives and build up pressure in its dealings with Azerbaijan in order to get Baku to sign the peace agreement with Armenia quickly, writes former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in today's Opinion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
