Germany is extending the border controls already in place in the east and south of the country to all land borders this Monday. This could lead to traffic jams and is causing criticism – including from the former President of the European Commission.
By Redaktion Table
Almost 100 organizations are prepared to implement the rules of the AI Act earlier than required. In order to join the AI Pact, they are making a corresponding declaration. The kick-off event is planned for September 25.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission is preparing a proposal to stabilize the sanctions regime for frozen Russian central bank funds. This is a prerequisite for US participation in the $50 billion aid package for Ukraine.
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The EU has long considered abolishing the 150 euro exemption limit to collect customs duties on low-cost goods from Temu or Shein. The USA is now considering a similar move.
By Amelie Richter
China has decided to raise the retirement age by up to five years. The aim is to reduce the demographic pressure on pension funds.
By Fabian Peltsch
Since the end of the Covid pandemic, visa applications for Chinese employees have only slowly resumed. German companies have now sent an urgent appeal to the Foreign Ministry.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Commission rejected an offer from Chinese manufacturers. The negotiations on the additional tariffs are entering a decisive week.
By Amelie Richter
The Commission has launched an in-depth investigation. It wants to examine whether the sale of the Nürburgring race track complex to Capricorn was in line with EU state aid rules.
By Corinna Visser
The G20 digital ministers want to develop innovative financing mechanisms and creative strategies to strengthen the digital infrastructure and reduce the digital divide. They intend to issue a declaration to this effect.
By Corinna Visser
The organizing chemical association VCI thanked Olaf Scholz for his supportive policy. Scholz argued against a total ban on PFAS and in favor of a "balanced" REACH chemicals directive.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
