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Council position on DSA: the essentials

The Council position on the Digital Services Act is on the home stretch. Finally, the member states have made some changes to their position – an overview of the most important points.

By Falk Steiner

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Nord Stream 2: no fast certification

The Federal Network Agency has suspended the certification of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline indefinitely. First, the operating company would have to be organized according to German law. This could delay operations by another year, legal experts say.

By Timo Landenberger

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Beijing's complicated relationship with crypto

Digital assets and blockchain-based financial services have the potential to cause a major shift in the global financial world. However, Beijing is particularly concerned about crypto mining due to its high power demand. The leadership is announcing new measures against mining and threatening to raise prices. But Beijing can't quite let go of digital currencies – and continues to allow companies like Huobi to participate in the crypto boom.

By Frank Sieren

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France: Who is challenging Emmanuel Macron?

In April 2022, Emmanuel Macron wants to be re-elected as French president. But that is by no means certain. Macron has so far been threatened above all by candidates from the center-right spectrum – and that would have repercussions for European policy, as well.

By Redaktion Table

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EU defense strategy paper: the end of "soft power"

The compass is now supposed to show the way: The EU is currently debating its guiding strategy on defense and security – the so-called strategic compass. In the future, there is to be more commitment in the area of cyber defense. Brussels also wants to expand its involvement in the Indo-Pacific. That will anger Beijing.

By Amelie Richter

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'China is no longer a reliable partner'

Chinese newspaper Global Times has already called Charlie Weimers and other MPs "radical troublemakers." The reason: They had called for closer relations with Taiwan. But Brussels could be much more active in this regard, the MEP says. In an interview with Amelie Richter, Weimers talks about possible new sanctions and his meeting with Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

By Amelie Richter

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Volkswagen's race to catch up with the ID.4

The initial launch of the VW ID.4 on the Chinese market was a flop. But a consistent expansion and restructuring of the sales network has brought the series back on track. And that was necessary – because Volkswagen's electric ambitions are big.

By Redaktion Table