The Council and Parliament debated the treatment of industrial AI into the early morning hours. AI systems covered by the Machinery Regulation will no longer automatically be classified as high-risk. Nudifier apps will also be banned.
By Corinna Visser
The German government’s new Chemical Industry Agenda has drawn criticism from industry and environmentalists. Businesses are calling for more relief. Climate activists criticize the inadequate framework for the transition. There are inconsistencies in the climate protection agreements.
By Nico Beckert
The war against Iran is pumping billions of USD into the coffers of the LNG industry in the US. The longer the conflict lasts, the greater the profits. In the short term, the shortage will lead to increased use of coal, and in the medium term, probably to more renewables.
By Kai Schöneberg
In the European Parliament in particular, there are few officials with German passports in relation to the number of German members of parliament. The situation is particularly bad when it comes to young talent. A planned selection process exclusively for Germans has been put on hold.
By Markus Grabitz
Cem Özdemir gewinnt mit den Grünen die Landtagswahl in Baden-Württemberg knapp vor der CDU um Manuel Hagel. SPD nur knapp im Landtag, FDP scheitert an der Fünf-Prozent-Hürde, AfD und Linke bleiben schwächer als erwartet.
By Stefan Braun and Sara Sievert
At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, the countries bordering the North Sea held out the prospect of closer cooperation in the financing of offshore wind farms. The industry responded with an investment pact.
By Manuel Berkel
The 2035 ban on combustion engines is beginning to falter. The Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday that CO₂ emissions from new cars only have to be reduced by 90% in 2035.
By Markus Grabitz
Chinese car manufacturers are becoming stronger on the European market. Instead of direct sales as before, they are increasingly relying on the classic dealer model. Despite tariffs, they are particularly popular with first-time buyers of new cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Negotiators from the EU Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed on a new climate target in the trilogue. By 2040, carbon emissions are to be reduced by 90% compared to 1990 levels. However, they are watering down measures to achieve it.
By Lukas Knigge
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
