Tag: European Union
EU spends more money on subsidies than US
Wind farm in Texas The US promotes the green transformation more pragmatically than the EU. (Photo: AFP) Brussels The American subsidy program for green technologies has alarmed Europeans. The 27…
The EU countered with tax rebates in the billions
Ursula von der Leyen The head of the Commission wants to keep companies with tax rebates in the EU. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin, Brussels The EU Commission wants to provide the…
In response to the IRA, the EU should accelerate the capital markets union
EU flags The Commission had already presented an action plan in 2015 to gradually turn the 27 markets into a single market. (Photo: dpa) How should the EU react to…
Prisma receives order for joint European gas procurement
Brussels, Dusseldorf The EU Commission has commissioned the company Prisma to organize joint European gas purchases. The trading platform operator from Leipzig announced this on Monday. Prima boss Götz Lincke:…
Dispute over new debt fund – that’s how much money the EU still has in reserve
Brussels There is hardly an issue that divides Europe as much as the question of whether the European Union should take on new joint debt for the green restructuring of…
The EU does not need a new debt fund
Olaf Scholz (left) and Emmanuel Macron Germany and France would benefit from the relaxation of EU state aid rules. (Photo: dpa) In Brussels, the crucial question is again: How do…
EU Commission leaders warn of a subsidy race with the USA
Brussels The EU Commission is divided over the European response to the American Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the ecological restructuring of the economy. The three most important deputies of…
Antwerp is arming itself against cocaine smugglers
Antwerp The port of Antwerp lies on the Scheldt like a giant octopus. The numerous side arms allow incoming container ships to be processed at the same time. At 150…
EU Council President Michel presents four-point plan against IRA
EU Council President Charles Michel Michel believes that high EU investments are necessary in response to the American subsidy package. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Berlin The European response to the US…
Christian Lindner warns the EU Commission against a commission ban
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance rejects a commission ban for investment advisors. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is involved in the debate about a…
Financial sector fears EU commission ban
Brussels German banks and insurance companies are looking with trepidation at the small investor strategy of the European Commission, which is expected in the first quarter. Because there are increasing…
The three biggest challenges in 2023
Ursula von der Leyen The EU Commission President has another year full of challenges ahead of her. (Photo: IMAGO/Panama Pictures) Brussels The year started with a success for the EU:…
In 2022, Germany will once again be the leader in asylum applications
asylum applications Most asylum applicants in Germany this year came from Syria at 27 percent, followed by Afghanistan (17 percent), Turkey (10 percent), Iraq (6.9 percent) and Georgia (4.0 percent).…
EU is holding back significantly more money for Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has already had numerous disputes with the EU. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels In the dispute with Hungary over violations of the rule of law, the EU…
EU is holding back significantly more money for Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has already had numerous disputes with the EU. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels In the dispute with Hungary over violations of the rule of law, the EU…
EPP leader Weber calls Selenski’s US visit a “wake-up call” and calls for tank deliveries to Ukraine
Brussels In view of the trip to Washington by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the head of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, called on Europeans to have a “winter…
For the time being, the EU Commission has given the go-ahead for the takeover of Uniper by the federal government – the second review is still pending
Uniper The federal government can take over the troubled gas company. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Groundbreaking decisions were made this Friday shortly before the planned state takeover of the gas importer…
For the time being, the EU Commission has given the go-ahead for the takeover of Uniper by the federal government – the second review is still pending
Uniper The federal government can take over the troubled gas company. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Dusseldorf According to a decision by the EU Commission, Germany can largely nationalize the crisis-ridden energy…
EU Commission approves Uniper takeover by the federal government
Uniper The federal government can take over the troubled gas company. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Dusseldorf According to a decision by the EU Commission, Germany can largely nationalize the crisis-ridden energy…
EU countries launch new sanctions package against Russia
European Union The member states have agreed on a new package of measures against Russia. (Photo: imago/Panthermedia) Brussels The 27 member states of the European Union have launched a ninth…