Germany and six other EU member states are members of a new think tank that aims to promote geopolitical thinking and action in the EU. BMF State Secretary Heiko Thoms chairs the supervisory board.
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Commission President von der Leyen sees Europe's democracies threatened by foreign interference. That is why she wants to make a "European Democracy Shield" a key priority for the next Commission – if she is re-elected.
By Corinna Visser
With a compromise that gives smaller member states a way out of the reform, the EU finance ministers have agreed to simplify withholding tax. It is intended to prevent double taxation and curb cum-ex fraud.
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Influencers have more and more influence on how we perceive the world. They must therefore abide by rules. The member states and the Commission should support them in this, as the Council is now calling for.
By Corinna Visser
The hydrogen councils of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands have signed a declaration of intent. The plan is to cooperate more closely on standards, infrastructure, research and communication in the development of the hydrogen economy.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe wants to be better prepared for this year's forest fire season and has expanded its civil protection. This is also intended to strengthen European solidarity.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission has published recommendations and guidance on the Renewable Energy Directive. The wind industry expects Chinese manufacturers to be excluded from European tenders because of the cybersecurity requirements.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission could present proposals on the right to switch off PCs when working from home, rules for teleworking and a collective bargaining clause in the next legislative period. In addition, the AI regulations from the Platform Work Directive are to be transferred to all other economic sectors.
By Alina Leimbach
Georgia is gambling away its prospects of joining the EU. The parliament has passed the pro-Moscow agent law amid mass protests on the streets. Former Georgian Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze calls on the West to increase pressure on Tbilisi.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission and the British media supervisory authority Ofcom want to cooperate in the monitoring of social media. A new administrative agreement covers areas of common interest.
By Corinna Visser
