Tag: EU commission
No relaxation in Ukraine – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Yesterday, at this point, I pointed out that the perceived relaxation in the Ukraine crisis corresponds above all to western wishful thinking. Now reality has caught up with us. So…
New Space companies criticize EU push for satellite internet
Dusseldorf, Paris “Europe must take its destiny into its own hands and conquer new frontiers,” said Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday at the meeting of EU ministers responsible for space policy…
Ukraine crisis: EU prepared for possible Russian gas cuts
The EU never tires of threatening Russia with serious consequences in the event of aggression against Ukraine. But Moscow also has leverage in its hands, such as Europe’s dependence on…
The EU wants to challenge Elon Musk in space
Brussels, Paris He boosted vaccine manufacturing in Europe and devised a plan to boost chip production. EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton wants to make Europe more independent in all…
The EU wants to challenge Elon Musk in space
Brussels, Paris He boosted vaccine manufacturing in Europe and devised a plan to boost chip production. EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton wants to make Europe more independent in all…
The EU Commission expects an inflation rate of 3.5 percent in 2022
Shopping in Berlin The EU Commission estimates that the economy will pick up despite high inflation. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels, Berlin According to the EU Commission, the economy in the euro…
Can Europe’s chip offensive be a catch-up?
The “European Chips Act” presented by the EU Commission on Tuesday should mobilize around 43 billion euros and thus promote the chip industry in Europe. The EU hopes to be…
Chemical industry rejects state protective shield
Brussels The chemical industry wants to achieve the transformation to climate neutrality without being protected by trading instruments. “I am vehemently of the opinion that climate protection and competitiveness can…
Scholz and the Pipeline – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
There is a fun competition on NDR radio: anyone who manages to answer the moderator’s questions for one minute without using the terms “yes”, “no”, “black” and “white” wins a…
EU Commission wants to support chip production with further billions
Brussels, Berlin New cars are not delivered, game consoles are out of stock: Missing microchips have caused considerable frustration in recent months and slowed down the economic recovery. The EU…
EU Commission wants to support chip production with further billions
Brussels, Berlin New cars are not delivered, game consoles are out of stock: Missing microchips have caused considerable frustration in recent months and slowed down the economic recovery. The EU…
Greece wants to repay IMF loans early
Acropolis in Athens In 2015, after a long struggle, Greece agreed on a third aid package with the euro countries and the IMF. (Photo: dpa) Athens Greece wants to pay…
Government disagrees on combustion engine off
Berlin When the European Council discusses the future of the automobile on Thursday, Germany of all places, the country with the largest car manufacturers and the largest sales market in…
What thermal insulation has to do with power politics and the Ukraine crisis
Europe column Every week, Moritz Koch, head of the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because…
China threatens to leave German industry behind when it comes to standardization
smartphone production In high-tech areas, China outstrips the Europeans. (Photo: dpa) Brussels German industry fears losing its advantage in international standardization. “Especially when it comes to the standardization of future…
China threatens to leave German industry behind when it comes to standardization
smartphone production In high-tech areas, China outstrips the Europeans. (Photo: dpa) Brussels German industry fears losing its advantage in international standardization. “Especially when it comes to the standardization of future…
Taxonomy: Lemke calls for a new procedure
Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke The Green politician’s criticism is also sparked by the Commission’s chosen path via a delegated legal act. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke…
EU commissioner wants to vote against EU taxonomy
Johannes Hahn and Ursula von der Leyen in December The final EU taxonomy proposal is expected next week. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels It is one of the EU’s most sensitive political…
Rebellion against “green nuclear power” – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Aggression promotes aggression promotes aggression – the logic of every conflict can be observed in the case of Ukraine. US President Joe Biden has 8,500 soldiers on increased readiness against…
Controversy over taxonomy becomes a reality check for the Greens
Vattenfall gas power plant in Berlin-Lichterfelde The federal government sees the use of gas power plants as a transitional technology. (Photo: Paul Langrock/laif) Steffi Lemke and Robert Habeck quietly and…