Today, Parliament is issuing its negotiating mandate, and soon the Council will probably be ready as well. However, Germany still sees room for improvement. In the interinstitutional negotiations on the Data Act, trade secrets could once again become an issue.
By Corinna Visser
The 2024 European elections are still more than a year away. But the party families are already preparing for the election campaign – and sorting out the field of possible candidates for the top posts.
By Till Hoppe
In the midst of the debate about banning fossil-fuel heating systems in the federal government, the EU Buildings Directive is also suddenly becoming a media sensation. We show what goals the initiative is pursuing and how it relates to the German debate on building energy legislation.
By Manuel Berkel
The President of Micronesia accuses China of "political warfare" against his country. He now wants to establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It would be a change against the global trend – and a setback for China in a strategically important region.
By Michael Radunski
At his first press conference as the new Premier, Li Qiang lived up to his reputation as a pragmatist with a strong business focus. He strikes a conciliatory note towards the United States. But he does not want to hear anything about mistakes made during the Covid pandemic.
By Jörn Petring
The EU Commission wants to better prepare the internal market for crises such as a pandemic. The European Parliament's rapporteur, Andreas Schwab (CDU), now wants substantial changes to the proposal – and calls for fewer obligations for companies.
By Markus Grabitz
Beijing has managed to broker an agreement between the long-disputed states of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Has China thus also demonstrated its potential as a mediator in the war against Ukraine?
By Jörn Petring
President Biden and Commission President von der Leyen show at their meeting: The Europeans are increasingly aligning themselves with Washington's China course – despite the actual trade dispute over US economic policy, which massively favors domestic companies.
By Redaktion Table
President Biden and Commission President von der Leyen announced new measures directed against Beijing at their meeting. The Europeans are increasingly adopting Washington's hard line towards China.
By Eric Bonse
In the negotiations on the AI Act, MPs have still not agreed on a definition. The popularity of ChatGPT increases the pressure.
By Corinna Visser
