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
In a letter to the Commission, Olaf Scholz had called for an EU-wide coordinated approach to purchase incentives and tax incentives for EVs. According to Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera, who is responsible for the Clean Industrial Deal, her authority is working on a corresponding proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
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
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
The German SPD group is prepared to defer or extend the penalties for failing to meet the climate targets for 2025. The ban on combustion engines for new cars is to remain in place, while the fleet limits up to 2035 could be adjusted. This is what the car paper from the SPD MEPs in the European Parliament envisages.
By Markus Grabitz
At the World Economic Forum, the US President emphasized how mean the EU is to his country. He complained that the European Union is not buying enough products from the United States.
By Redaktion Table
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
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
