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Chips: digital sovereignty by law

The chip crisis is hitting Europe's industry hard. To prevent this in the future, Ursula von der Leyen announced the European Chips Act yesterday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton is to prepare a proposal on how Europe can become more independent in the entire production chain of the coveted semiconductors.

By Till Hoppe

Digitization: Commission increases pressure on member states

The program for implementing the "Digital Decade" is intended to encourage member states to use digital technologies more consistently. The main contents have become known before the official announcement by the EU Commission. But one crucial element is missing from the concept.

By Jasmin Kohl

High electricity prices: Timmermanns calls for expansion of renewables

Rising energy prices are causing uncertainty throughout Europe. Part of the cost development is due to climate protection. In the EU Parliament, Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermanns commented on the situation in the energy market: The Green Deal could de-escalate rather than exacerbate the development.

By Timo Landenberger