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News | Atomkraft

Nuclear power: Sweden invites Reiche to summit

According to a media report, the Swedish government has invited German Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche to a summit on nuclear energy. The focus is on an old topic of controversy.

Von Manuel Berkel

Ein Container-Schiff im Hafen von Montevideo.
News | Mercosur

Mercosur: Von der Leyen makes the move

After tough negotiations with France, the Commission President is now putting the free trade agreement to a vote. A series of assurances is intended to allay farmers' concerns. The Commission also wants to submit the agreement with Mexico for ratification.

Von Till Hoppe, Julia Dahm

Chemiepark OQ Chemicals in der Stadt Oberhausen
News | Industriepolitik

ETS: Industrie fordert Ausweitung der Strompreiskompensation

Die Kommission erwägt eine Überarbeitung der Regeln zur Strompreiskompensation, die besonders stromintensive Unternehmen für indirekte CO₂-Kosten im Strompreis entschädigt. Die Industrie hat klare Vorstellungen.

Von Lukas Knigge

News | Energiesicherheit

Stromnetz: Verteidigungsexperten empfehlen neues Design

Die Verteidigungsexperten des Europäischen Rates fordern, das Energiesystem der EU besser gegen militärische Bedrohungen zu schützen. Vor allem für Stromleitungen haben sie konkrete Vorschläge.

Von Manuel Berkel

News | Russland

Ursula von der Leyen's flight allegedly targeted by Russian jammer

The Bulgarian authorities suspect that Russia was behind the jamming: the plane with the Commission President on board had to land in Plovdiv without a GPS signal. The stopover was part of a tour along the eastern flank and in northern Europe.

Von Stephan Israel, Viktor Funk

News | Energiesicherheit

Power grid: Defense experts recommend new design

The European Council's defense experts are calling for the EU's energy system to be better protected against military threats. They have concrete proposals for power lines in particular.

Von Manuel Berkel