The European Parliament's committees are expected to begin the hearings of the commissioner-designates on Nov. 4. Before that, the candidates' declarations on financial and personal interests will be reviewed for potential conflicts with their assigned portfolios.
By Markus Grabitz
A study criticizes the fact that the Commission's impact assessment did not go far enough when proposing the AI Liability Directive. It suggests extending the scope of the law.
By Corinna Visser
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has expressed concern over the slow growth of the hydrogen economy and is asking the EU for extended transitional rules. He is calling for the enforcement of using green electricity to be delayed.
By Alex Veit
Apple has partially opened its ecosystem in recent months to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). However, the European Commission finds these concessions insufficient and has now initiated a specific procedure for the first time.
By Redaktion Table
Strong connections still exist between Western countries and Russia's nuclear industry, according to the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report. These ties have implications for sanctions against Russia.
By Redaktion Table
At a meeting between Valdis Dombrovskis and China's Trade Minister Wang Wentao, the EU Commission defended its investigation into electric cars from China. However, the Brussels authority allows Chinese manufacturers to submit new price commitments despite the expired deadline.
By Amelie Richter
The USA and the Philippines have been training with a US medium-range missile system on the island of Luzon since April. Beijing has now protested regarding the South China Sea.
By Christiane Kuehl
NIO is one of the interested parties for the Audi plant near Brussels, which will no longer produce Audi models from 2025. The EV company must submit the relevant documents to VW by Monday.
By Christiane Kuehl
The European Parliament has revealed its country delegations. The delegation for China consists of 38 MEPs.
By Amelie Richter
For months, business associations and EU trade partners have been pushing for a delay in the implementation of the new EU rules on deforestation-free supply chains. According to information from Table.Briefings, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has now announced plans to review the timeline for the regulation.
By Leonie Düngefeld
