France's Economy and Finance Minister Lombard wants to simplify the directive on sustainability reporting for SMEs. The supply chain directive should be suspended if its implementation cannot be simplified.
Von Claire Stam
In a letter to the Commission, Olaf Scholz had called for an EU-wide coordinated approach to purchase incentives and tax incentives for EVs. According to Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera, who is responsible for the Clean Industrial Deal, her authority is working on a corresponding proposal.
Von Markus Grabitz
In response to a question from Table.Briefings, the Federal Ministry of Economics rejects the CDU/CSU accusation that it is deliberately preventing the promotion of agri-PV systems. The ministry believes the ball is in Brussels' court.
Von Lukas Knigge
At the World Economic Forum, Ursula von der Leyen launched a new discussion forum on the energy transition. The aim is to implement a project from COP28 in Dubai.
Von Lukas Knigge
In Austria, the FPÖ and ÖVP are negotiating the details of their possible coalition. Business representatives welcome the policy of focusing on technological openness and rejecting tax increases. However, the planned billions in savings measures will affect entire industries.
Von Lukas Bayer
Representatives from the Commission, civil society, Meta, YouTube, X and the Federal Network Agency are meeting for a roundtable as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Here they want to discuss their cooperation in the event of disruptions to the parliamentary election campaign.
Von Corinna Visser
At the end of a trip through Lithuania, Poland and France, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wanted to demonstrate European unity in Paris. He signed three agreements with his French counterpart.
Von Gabriel Bub
Am Ende einer Reise durch Litauen, Polen und Frankreich wollte Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius in Paris europäische Geschlossenheit demonstrieren. Mit seinem französischen Amtskollegen unterzeichnete er drei Abkommen.
Von Gabriel Bub
In Österreich verhandeln FPÖ und ÖVP die Details ihrer möglichen Koalition. Wirtschaftsvertreter begrüßen den Kurs, auf Technologieoffenheit zu setzen und Steuererhöhungen abzulehnen. Doch die geplanten Milliarden-Sparmaßnahmen treffen ganze Branchen.
Von Lukas Bayer
