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S&D: These are the demands for the next five years

Europe’s Social Democrats have detailed their corporate tax proposals. In social legislation, they aim to introduce a dedicated AI law for employees. In energy policy, they demand a mandatory end to fossil fuel subsidies.

By Manuel Berkel

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EU's extra tariffs on EVs: What Chinese manufacturers can expect

On Thursday, the EU will publish the regulation on the controversial tariffs on Chinese EVs. While Brussels is showing determination, member states remain divided. Germany hopes for negotiations, while others oppose confrontation with Beijing.

By Amelie Richter

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EU Commission makes Leag compensation partly conditional

Instead of 1.75 billion euros, the lignite company Leag will receive only 1.2 billion euros for the coal phase-out. The remaining amount depends on future electricity and carbon prices – and on a formula that has apparently not even been worked out yet.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt