New products cannot be placed on the market because the Commission has not yet published delegated acts. The European Tool Association criticizes this and is calling for the regulations to be postponed by two years.
By Markus Grabitz
Chinese companies in the EU are still economically stable, but warn of an increasingly uncertain and politicized environment. According to the new annual report of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, the pressure is growing.
By Amelie Richter
The EPP is satisfied with the Commission’s ideas, while the Social Democrats dismiss them as “cosmetic changes”. A joint parliamentary resolution against the Commission’s MFF proposal is off the table for the time being.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Alongside the inspector general of the Bundeswehr, youth representatives will also be attending the public hearing of the Defense Committee on the new Military Service Act this Monday. Background information on the topics that may be asked about in addition to voluntary service.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Lars Klingbeil travels to China – the vice-chancellor beats Merz to the punch. Meanwhile, another contentious issue is emerging in the coalition: the policy on China.
By Angela Köckritz
Christian Democrats, Social Democrats, Liberals and Greens are calling on the Commission to make legislative changes to the proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). They are indirectly threatening to reject it in Parliament.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Markus Grabitz
Donald Trump celebrates the meeting with Xi Jinping as a breakthrough. However, the fact that China had to make few new concessions can be seen as a success by the leadership in Beijing. China retains important leverage when it comes to export controls for rare earths.
By Jörn Petring and Leonardo Pape
Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, China’s logistical and financial support for Russia in the Ukraine war is an open point of contention. Most recently, China apparently at least took steps to prevent its citizens from going to war for Russia.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission and member states are still hoping to persuade Belgium of the merits of a reparations loan. However, they are also looking at alternative options such as including Russian funds in other member states or Eurobonds.
By János Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch
