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Will the Commission make a proposal in 2023 that Netflix, Amazon, and Co. should help finance broadband expansion in the future? The European Telecommunications Network Operator’s Association ETNO has been beating the drum for "Fair Share" for years. But the German government thinks little of the Commission's ideas so far.
By Falk Steiner
In an internal report, the Ministry for Economic Affairs admits that the LNG terminals planned in Germany will lead to overcapacity. The budget committee has already blocked the funds for one of the terminals, and the ministry no longer believes in the planned terminal in Hamburg.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
One year ago, the so-called 'traffic light coalition' of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) came to power with the promise of revolutionizing climate policy and advancing climate targets. How do different stakeholders assess the government's efforts?
By Lisa Kuner
The German government wanted to define its positions earlier for European coordination processes and make its own European policy coordination more stringent. But even after a year, the traffic light coalition often fails to live up to this goal – with consequences for Germany's position in the EU.
By Falk Steiner
China is more important than ever for the German electronics industry. Nevertheless, the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry is also in favor of a tougher stance toward Beijing – and is currently involved in the German government's China strategy. This is because the Chinese government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance. However, Oliver Blank, who is in charge of global affairs at the ZVEI, says that politicians in Germany and Europe should not impose too many requirements. Felix Lee spoke with Blank.
By Felix Lee
The planned European Media Freedom Act is the subject of an open dispute: The German states deny the EU competence – and launch a subsidiarity complaint. Is Věra Jourová's prestige project overshooting the mark?
By Redaktion Table
