The EU Commission can't quite get its supply chain law off the ground. The Brussels-based authority missed the October deadline for the presentation of its so-called Due Diligence Law. One reason: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to use the supply chain law to enforce a ban on imports of products from forced labor. This could also affect some Chinese imports.
By Charlotte Wirth
Several heads of government at the summit supported the Commission President's line in the conflict with Warsaw over the rule of law. Chancellor Merkel urges de-escalation.
By Redaktion Table
In the dispute with the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom, the European Union is sending a signal of unity. But the Europeans have no interest in an ice age with Washington.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is getting serious about banning products from forced labor: In her State of the Union speech, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen complies with demands from the European Parliament and announces a ban on imports. A new chip law is also intended to make the bloc less dependent on Asia. Von der Leyen also presented the new name for the planned European counterpart to the Chinese Silk Road.
By Amelie Richter
