The EU Commission's draft regulation seeks to balance data protection and innovation. The project is to be in place by 2025. At the same time, it is seen as a kind of test run for other sectoral data spaces.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
The big shake-up begins: At the closing press conference of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced that he will step down in the fall. But one person is sure to stay: state and party leader Xi Jinping. The chances are high that his successor will stand in Xi's shadow. Who are the potential candidates?
By Frank Sieren
The sanctions against Russia provide the People's Republic with valuable insight for a possible invasion of Taiwan. These provide China with a specific timeframe to determine when it considers itself economically capable of a military incursion into the neighboring country. Dual circulation could already be part of the preparations. However, an actual invasion also depends on whether Beijing believes the US is determined to interfere militarily.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the urging of the EU and the USA, Switzerland has adopted the Western sanctions against Russia. Given its key role in commodity trade, however, Switzerland is likely to be forced back into action soon.
By Redaktion Table
The Digital Services Act is currently in the trilogue, but the question is already being asked: Who will enforce the rules? In an interview with Europe.Table, Tobias Schmid, Director of the Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesanstalt für Medien NRW) and European Commissioner of the Directors' Conference of the Media Authorities (DLM), claimed the role of "Digital Service Coordinator" in Germany for federal media supervision.
By Redaktion Table
The demand for a ban on imports of Russian oil and gas failed to win a majority at the informal EU summit at the Palace of Versailles. The call for caps on energy prices also remains controversial.
By Redaktion Table
Hardly anyone thought it possible that Putin would follow through with this war of aggression. But also hardly anyone expected this global wave of solidarity against the war. Which of these two movements will prevail? The new solidarity among the global community could send a powerful signal to Beijing – and its greedy eyes on Taiwan.
By Frank Sieren
Will China abide by Western sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis? Looking at Iran as an example shows how Beijing and Moscow could undermine the punitive measures. But Beijing has so far shown little inclination to undermine the sanctions on a grand scale.
By Michael Radunski
The new battery regulation aims to strengthen Europe as a location for the production of rechargeable batteries. Recycling is to make the industry independent of raw material imports, and strict social and environmental requirements are to set standards.
By Redaktion Table
It is supposed to be a plan for more energy security in Europe. But the REPower EU package presented on Tuesday is primarily a list of tasks that the Commission and member states want to complete by the summer. Here, we provide an overview.
By Manuel Berkel
