The current negotiations on easing the burden on the economy must not just amount to cosmetic corrections. Otherwise, companies could lose their trust in the Brussels institutions, writes Moritz Hundhausen of the Family Businesses and Politics Foundation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In this interview, Felix Heiduk from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs speaks about a post-Pax Americana world order and the China peak. Germany could cooperate more closely in the Indo-Pacific with countries that are often labeled as value partners – a term that Heiduk considers far too vague.
By Angela Köckritz
The EU Parliament wants to position itself on the reform of public procurement law by the summer. In the Employment Committee, the struggle for its own position has begun.
By Alina Leimbach
Commission President von der Leyen is reneging on her promise to appoint a high-ranking special envoy to represent the interests of SMEs. For this, she is now receiving clear criticism.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission awards the contract for the development of a satellite-based communication system. The Spacerise consortium, led by the satellite operators Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, is to build and operate Iris².
By Corinna Visser
The work program of the European Innovation Council (EIC) for 2025 provides €1.4 billion. The aim is to promote European technological autonomy and reduce dependencies in critical sectors.
By Corinna Visser
Irishman Michael McGrath is to take over the Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law portfolio in the new Commission. He has experience in government and can also find compromises. However, he has no experience in justice and consumer protection.
By Redaktion Table
In her guidelines, Ursula von der Leyen lists the building blocks for greater competitiveness with which she wants to shape her next term of office. We give you an overview of the Clean Industrial Deal, SME policy, and the phase-out of combustion engines.
By Till Hoppe
Europe's increasing digital dependence on technologies from the USA and China requires a rethink of European digital policy. BITMi President Oliver Grün explains the necessary steps and the role of IT SMEs.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU has launched the Net Zero Industry Act to promote the industrial introduction of net-zero technologies. Whether and how start-ups benefit from the so-called "regulatory sandboxes" and why corporate venturing could play a special role.
By Experts Table.Briefings
