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With Merkel, the Netherlands loses its compass

Angela Merkel's personal closeness to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has left its mark on the German neighbor's EU policy. Even before the federal election, it is clear that Rutte is now searching for his own way.

By Redaktion Table

When the data protection supervisory authority looks the other way

Europe likes to celebrate its data protection law as a global example. Data protection supervisory authorities independently monitor the lawfulness of the processing of European citizens' data. But a recent case raises many questions. Europe.Table investigated – and came up with some astonishing answers.

By Falk Steiner

Submarine dispute becomes test of endurance

France is toughening its tone toward the US and Australia over the collapsed submarine deal. The dispute could also put a strain on EU projects, including the planned Trade and Technology Council with Washington in Pittsburgh.

By Jasmin Kohl

Roberto García Martínez ist Vorstandsvorsitzender von Eurobattery Minerals, einem schwedischen Bergbauunternehmen, das an den Börsen Stockholm und Stuttgart notiert ist.

Battery pass – the direction is right, but the pace is not

A European battery passport could make cell production more transparent and thus ensure greater sustainability. But for batteries for EVs and e-scooters to become environmentally friendly and socially acceptable, the raw materials would also have to come from Europe, writes Roberto García Martínez.

By Redaktion Table