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Omnibus bill: Canfin calls for preliminary agreement in Parliament

MEP Pascal Canfin is calling for an agreement between the large political groups in the EU Parliament on the omnibus law in order to balance bureaucracy reduction and competitiveness. A hasty adjustment of the threshold values could lead to an unequal burden between German and French companies.

By Claire Stam

Strategic Dialog on cars starts on Jan. 30

Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, participants from industry, politics and trade unions will meet for the first time on Jan. 30 for the Strategic Dialog on Automotive Industry. Working groups will be formed to present concrete proposals.

By Markus Grabitz

Gas dispute: Scholz on the phone with Fico

Last Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on the phone and discussed the gas supply. A spokesperson for the German government confirmed the phone call on Monday at the request of Table.Briefings.

By Manuel Berkel

Steel industry: Action plan against dumping

The EU Commission is planning to present a steel action plan in the first half of 2025. Industry and politicians are calling for the Commission to take stronger and faster action against dumping steel from China and potential tariffs from the USA.

By Alex Veit

Trade agreement: EU and Malaysia start negotiations

Donald Trump's inauguration brings new momentum in the EU's free trade talks. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that she would resume negotiations with Malaysia for a free trade agreement. India is also expressing interest.

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