An impending energy shortage is not one of Belgium's problems, but massively rising prices are. The country is facing a series of protests, and the yellow vests are also making a comeback. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo hopes for help from Brussels, so far in vain.
By Eric Bonse
The EU has already launched important digital topics after the summer break, but with the Chips Act and CSAM, further important legal acts are pending. Part 2 of our digital projects overview in fall 2022.
By Redaktion Table
The Federal Ministry of Justice is still examining the grounds for the ruling, but has already announced a draft bill for an EU-compliant law in the near future. Nevertheless, data protection experts and coalition partners see a need for discussion.
By Corinna Visser
The emergency instrument (SMEI) enables the Commission to profound interventions in the single market in the event of a crisis. Member states could be prevented from doing border closures solitarily, and companies could be forced to manufacture strategically important products. Resistance against this is stirring.
By Markus Grabitz