In the cohesion report, the EU Commission gives its cohesion policy good marks, but the positive effects are difficult to attribute and some regions are in a development trap due to demographic difficulties.
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The directive on platform work in Germany is unlikely to change much in terms of bogus self-employment. This is the result of a survey conducted by Table.Briefings among employment lawyers and industry experts. It is therefore not clear why the FDP has put so much effort into stopping the legislative process.
By Alina Leimbach
Melanie Kühnemann-Grunow is deputy chairwoman of the SPD parliamentary group in the Berlin House of Representatives, where she is responsible for European affairs. Europe is often neglected, she says. That is why she is working on a Berlin European strategy.
By Clara Baldus
Almost a year ago, Parliament and the Council approved the law on deforestation-free supply chains. Now 20 member states and parliamentarians want to stop the project – or at least delay it.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission presented guidelines under the Digital Services Act on Tuesday. They deal with how certain "systemic risks" should be handled. The Commission hopes for better protection against disinformation and manipulation in the European elections.
By Falk Steiner
The French national debt has grown more than expected. Finance Minister Le Maire is therefore calling for significant austerity measures. All expenditures that do not produce the expected results must be abandoned.
By Redaktion Table
Following renewed and sometimes violent protests by farmers around the Agriculture Council in Brussels, the EU countries will vote on free trade with Ukraine on Wednesday. The vote is likely to be close, as several countries call for further protective measures for agricultural products.
By Julia Dahm
Boost for green investments: The Inflation Reduction Act, which has been criticized by the EU, is allowing billions to flow into new technologies in the USA. By selling their IRA tax credits, companies gain even faster access to liquidity.
By Redaktion Table
European shipping has been part of the European emissions trading system since the beginning of the year. Initially, there were concerns from the industry that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue unchecked emissions. It is now apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
By Lukas Knigge
