CSU MEP Monika Hohlmeier defends herself against the accusation that she has a conflict of interest when it comes to NGO contracts. Green MEP Daniel Freund had raised the issue of her position on the Baywa Supervisory Board.
By Markus Grabitz
At the World Economic Forum, Ursula von der Leyen launched a new discussion forum on the energy transition. The aim is to implement a project from COP28 in Dubai.
By Lukas Knigge
Representatives from the Commission, civil society, Meta, YouTube, X and the Federal Network Agency are meeting for a roundtable as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Here they want to discuss their cooperation in the event of disruptions to the parliamentary election campaign.
By Corinna Visser
In response to a question from Table.Briefings, the Federal Ministry of Economics rejects the CDU/CSU accusation that it is deliberately preventing the promotion of agri-PV systems. The ministry believes the ball is in Brussels' court.
By Lukas Knigge
France's Economy and Finance Minister Lombard wants to simplify the directive on sustainability reporting for SMEs. The supply chain directive should be suspended if its implementation cannot be simplified.
By Claire Stam
At the end of a trip through Lithuania, Poland and France, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wanted to demonstrate European unity in Paris. He signed three agreements with his French counterpart.
By Gabriel Bub
BYD, Geely and SAIC have taken legal action against the EU's additional tariffs. One day before the deadline expired, they took corresponding steps.
By Marcel Grzanna
Despite stricter export restrictions on semiconductors from the Netherlands to China, both countries have announced their intention to stabilize global supply chains.
By Ning Wang
CDU/CSU election frontrunner Friedrich Merz warned that German companies should not approach the government if they lose money from investments in China.
By Ning Wang
The USA has assured the Philippines of "ironclad" support in the territorial dispute over the South China Sea and called China's behavior inconsistent with international law. The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the US, saying they have "no right to interfere" in the dispute.
By Leonardo Pape
