Two founders of the AI startup Manus are barred from leaving China until local authorities have reviewed its acquisition by Meta for potential violations of investment regulations. Experts see this as a warning shot to potential copycats.
By Fabian Peltsch
The 28th regime is intended to make it easier for innovative companies to enter the single market. However, the Commission's proposal contains legal pitfalls – ranging from a questionable legal basis to the sensitive issue of worker participation.
By Corinna Visser
The European Commission has been supporting clean-tech innovation for six years. The potential is considerable, but the results so far are sobering, according to the European Court of Auditors.
By Marc Winkelmann
Negative opinions from the Regulatory Scrutiny Board are delaying the submission of the legislative proposal. The EIA is intended to help turn innovative scientific ideas into marketable products and services.
By Corinna Visser
The German Armed Forces relied on self-built first-person view drones for the “Grand Quadriga” in Lithuania. Lessons learned from Ukraine showed them that soldiers should also know how to build drones.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The shadow rapporteurs for the AI Omnibus in the EU Parliament are seeking to delay the implementation of AI rules. This would give companies more time before the provisions of the AI Act take effect.
By Corinna Visser
Spain is supporting AI developers by providing EUR 100 million for European cooperation projects. This support, which is part of the German-led IPCEI-AI initiative, is aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Court of Auditors has suggested improvements to the Common Agricultural Policy's promotion of innovation. According to the auditors, many projects under the EIP-AGRI program could do better in terms of delivery practical benefits for agriculture.
By Julia Dahm
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Chinese analyst Wang Huiyao explains what China hopes to gain from the German chancellor’s visit to China – and how Chinese factories could soon be operating around the world.
By Angela Köckritz
No new superauthority, no gold-plating. Germany’s Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation Karsten Wildberger is distributing AI oversight across existing institutions, prioritizing coordination over centralization. Academia and industry warn that the fragmented model could create friction and inconsistent enforcement.
By Corinna Visser
