The Commission wants to relieve companies of bureaucracy. For example, due diligence obligations in supply chains are to be limited to direct business relationships. However, resistance is forming against this.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Climate Council has presented its recommendations for dealing with CO₂ removals. The committee emphasizes their necessity for achieving climate targets, but calls for differentiated quality criteria.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany may subsidize the construction of a new Infineon chip factory in Dresden with 920 million euros. The Commission granted the corresponding approval under the Chips Act.
By Corinna Visser
Current proposals from the Commission on digital wallets contradict the interests of consumers, criticizes the Federation of German Consumer Organizations. The VZBV presents an expert opinion on the risks.
By Corinna Visser
There is resistance to the Commission's plans to withdraw the legislative proposal on standard essential patents (SEPs). Parliamentary negotiators and VDA President Hildegard Müller are appealing to Ursula von der Leyen.
By Markus Grabitz
The Commission wants to provide citizens with criteria when deciding for or against a heat pump. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen also called on the EU states to discuss the level of taxes on energy.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission is putting pressure on Ukraine in the negotiations on permanent tariff reductions. Brussels is likely hoping for additional safeguard clauses for agricultural products.
By Julia Dahm
The working sessions of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry have been concluded. The fifth and final round under Transport Commissioner Tzitzikostas dealt with the expansion of the charging and refueling infrastructure for CO₂-free drives.
By Markus Grabitz
Former ICBC Vice President Zhang Hongli has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court. Zhang is accused of embezzling funds worth over 24 million US dollars. Due to Zhang's cooperation with the authorities, the execution of the sentence will be postponed for two years.
By Ning Wang
After Meta, TikTok has also reduced its content moderation. Insiders report layoffs in the security department – the company refuses to comment on possible consequences.
By Fabian Peltsch
