Data Act enters into force
The clock is now ticking: In 20 months, the Data Act will be implemented. The industry association Bitkom is calling for additional preparations by policymakers, particularly concerning oversight.
By Corinna Visser
The clock is now ticking: In 20 months, the Data Act will be implemented. The industry association Bitkom is calling for additional preparations by policymakers, particularly concerning oversight.
By Corinna Visser
Polish President Andrzej Duda intends to pardon Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wasik, two convicted PiS members, once again. Meanwhile, thousands of Poles demonstrate against the government of Donald Tusk.
By Redaktion Table
The Environmental Committee of the EU Parliament (ENVI) has accepted the trilogue agreements on the Industrial Emissions Directive and the Methane Regulation. Several other laws were also voted on.
By Claire Stam
Just before the evaluation of the Governance Regulation, the conflict between the electricity and hydrogen industries is escalating. Meanwhile, Commission advisers provide an initial assessment of the framework for energy and climate policy.
By Manuel Berkel
The USA and the UK have responded to the ongoing threat to commercial ships off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea by conducting airstrikes on installations belonging to the Huthi militants in Yemen.
By Thomas Wiegold
Brussels discussed a law to scrutinize European foreign investments, similar to the US model. The focus was also on concerns regarding the risk of outflows of security-relevant technologies to China via investments. It is now clear that the law will not be introduced for the time being.
By Amelie Richter
China further expands visa facilitation introduced in December. In particular, visiting relatives will become easier.
By Fabian Peltsch
Hong Kong's national security police have taken the parents and sister of Hong Kong democracy activist Simon Cheng in for questioning. Bounties have been placed on Cheng and other dissidents.
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Beijing-based manufacturer BOE plans to build a new production facility for OLED displays in Chengdu. The aim is to help make China the leading global supplier.
By Fabian Peltsch
Mexico overtook China as the largest exporter to the USA in 2023 – the first time in 20 years. Despite de-risking, however, there are still lasting dependencies.
By Fabian Peltsch