The Commission's draft equivalence decision shows that it wants to keep the clearing of euro derivatives in London for another three years. Critics see a failure of the 2022 clearing strategy.
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Anyone who wants to understand what is happening in Eastern Europe and why Russia is waging war against Ukraine cannot ignore the expertise of Eastern European Studies. Unfortunately, however, demand for it is ebbing – and the number of professorships in this field is falling.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The German SPD group is prepared to defer or extend the penalties for failing to meet the climate targets for 2025. The ban on combustion engines for new cars is to remain in place, while the fleet limits up to 2035 could be adjusted. This is what the car paper from the SPD MEPs in the European Parliament envisages.
By Markus Grabitz
At the World Economic Forum, the US President emphasized how mean the EU is to his country. He complained that the European Union is not buying enough products from the United States.
By Redaktion Table
CSU MEP Monika Hohlmeier defends herself against the accusation that she has a conflict of interest when it comes to NGO contracts. Green MEP Daniel Freund had raised the issue of her position on the Baywa Supervisory Board.
By Markus Grabitz
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.
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
By Lukas Bayer
