The Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and the Artificial Intelligence Act are three major EU regulations. The EU Commission plays an important role in the enforcement of all three. But can it really handle the supervision? Funding based on the polluter pays principle could provide a solution here – and cause new problems.
Von Falk Steiner
Der Einmarsch Russlands in die Ukraine hat viele lang gehegte westliche Annahmen über die Grundlagen des Friedens in Europa erschüttert. Unter anderem hat dies dazu geführt, dass sich die politischen Entscheidungsträger erneut auf die Energieabhängigkeit als strategisches Schlüsselthema konzentrieren.
Von Redaktion Table
Germany and other member states are preparing for Russia to cut gas supplies due to the ruble dispute. A phone call between the German chancellor and the Russian president did not resolve the ongoing payment issue.
Von Till Hoppe
China has announced its intention to phase out financing of overseas coal-fired power. But the details remain unclear. For example, will China also stop projects that have already been started? Wawa Wang and Dr. Vanessa Buth from the non-governmental organization Just Finance International, which campaigns for more transparency in public procurement, reviewed China's numerous coal projects in the Western Balkans. They urge the EU and Germany to call on China to disclose its overseas coal policies.
Von Redaktion Table
