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ZVEI concerned about distortions of competition
The ZVEI calls for Europe not to rely solely on the WTO in trade matters, but to conclude bilateral trade agreements. At the kick-off event of the electrical and digital association, ZVEI President Gunther Kegel pointed out that China is increasingly opting out of WTO rules. Reciprocal agreements and free trade agreements are therefore important […] continue reading →
TSMC confirms plans for Europe plant
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC has spoken publicly for the first time about a possible plant in the EU. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei mentioned microchips for use in cars in particular in this context. Wei told analysts that in Europe “we’re engaging with customers and partners to evaluate the possibility of building a specialty fab, focusing […] continue reading →
Commission objects to Microsoft’s takeover of Activision
Opposition to Microsoft’s multi-billion dollar takeover of Activision Blizzard is growing. The EU Commission will soon send the US software company a list of its concerns, an insider said on Monday. Competition watchdogs want to decide by April 11 whether to approve the $69 billion deal. The Commission would not comment on the issue. Microsoft […] continue reading →
EU spaceport opened in Sweden
At the opening ceremony of the spaceport for satellite launches in Esrange, north of the Swedish town of Kiruna, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized its strategic importance. Von der Leyen spoke Friday of an important moment for Europe and for the European space industry. “As the first orbital launch site on our mainland, Esrange […] continue reading →
Germany expands second battery IPCEI
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) wants to open up Germany’s coordinated second European battery project, “EuBatIn”, to other large-scale strategic projects. Budget funds of around one billion euros have been made available for the expansion of the battery IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest). Projects that focus on […] continue reading →
Digital Decade 2030: EU launches new monitoring process
From now on, the EU Commission will monitor more closely whether the goals of the policy program for the Digital Decade 2030 are being achieved. The program came into force on Monday. This marked the start of a cyclical cooperation process in which the EU member states, together with the Parliament, Council and Commission, are […] continue reading →
Commission revises broadband guidelines
The many “white spots” on maps show that broadband expansion is not progressing as it should. This is not only the case in Germany, which ranks in the middle of the pack in a European comparison. That’s why the European Commission adopted new guidelines on state aid for broadband networks (Broadband Guidelines) on Monday. In […] continue reading →
Agreement on battery regulation: What will now change
The Commission, Parliament and Council finished their negotiations on the new battery regulation on Friday. It defines specific collection and recycling targets as well as due diligence obligations – and aims to make batteries the first product in the EU to be subject to a binding carbon footprint. continue reading →
EU Single Market: from economic to protective area
The European Single Market has been in existence for almost 30 years, but it is still a long way from completion. The EU Commission, the European Parliament and the Swedish Council Presidency want to give new impetus to this major project and at the same time reach a new stage of development. continue reading →
Battery regulation – the end of the disposable e-cigarette?
The first disposable e-cigarettes appeared in Germany in February. They now account for 40 percent of the industry's sales. Now they may be facing the end of their regulatory life. continue reading →
Space agency ESA receives significantly higher budget
The European Space Agency ESA will receive a significantly increased budget of €16.9 billion for the next three years, as decided by the 22 member countries at the ESA Council of Ministers meeting in Paris on Wednesday. That is 17 percent more than in the previous three-year period but less than ESA’s target increase to […] continue reading →
Supercomputer LEONARDO goes into operation
This Thursday, a new supercomputer called LEONARDO will officially go into operation in Bologna in northern Italy after its test phase. On the list of the world’s fastest computers, LEONARDO ranks fourth behind Finland’s LUMI. The first and second places are occupied by high-performance computers from the USA (Frontier) and Japan (Fugaku). LEONARDO is thus […] continue reading →
IRIS2: rocket propulsion for the economy
With IRIS2, the EU has cleared the way for a satellite-based secure communications network. France and Germany have different priorities. continue reading →
EU launches its own satellite Internet
The European Union has agreed on a €6 billion satellite Internet system. With this, the EU wants to strengthen its own space and communications sector and ensure security, thus reducing its dependence on foreign suppliers. Representatives of the European Parliament and the European Council agreed on this on Thursday. The European Commission had announced the […] continue reading →
Permanent representatives to vote on AI Act today
Just before the Permanent Representatives Committee is scheduled to vote on the general approach to the AI Act this Friday, data and consumer advocates warn that the bill contains many risky exemptions. “Member state representatives are on the verge of agreeing on a weak position on the AI Act, and consumers have reason to worry,” […] continue reading →
Maroš Šefčovič: ‘Ukraine could become a commodity superpower’
In its search for reliable raw materials partners, the EU also wants to increase cooperation with Ukraine. After all, 22 of the 30 raw materials critical to the EU are stored there. In an interview with Leonie Düngefeld, Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the Commission, explains how this will prepare the ground for reconstruction – and how the EU also wants to mark strategic projects in other third countries. continue reading →
AI Act: Council prepares general approach
The Council is fully on schedule on AI regulation. On Friday, taking into account the latest written comments from member states, the Czech Presidency sent out the final version of the compromise text on the AI Act, which is available to Europe.Table. Now the Permanent Representatives Committee is asked to consider the text for a […] continue reading →
Cyber defense: Brussels sounds the alarm
Germany and the other EU states must do more to defend against threats in cyberspace, the EU Commission demands. However, a new strategy remains vague and ambivalent on important issues. continue reading →