EU sets five conditions for future ‘operational engagement’ with Taliban
EU member states on Friday (3 September) laid out their conditions for stepping up engagement with the Taliban, agreeing to establish a joint European–Kabul civilian presence.
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September 4, 2021 Germany to invest billions to bring semiconductor production back to Europe
As part of a major European project, Germany wants to invest several billion euros into bringing semiconductor production back to Europe, with the aim of strengthening German and European technological sovereignty. EURACTIV Germany reports.
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September 2, 2021 Slovenia’s defence minister: EU will learn its lessons from Afghanistan
In case the EU wishes to become a more reliable security provider and global actor, it needs to avoid past mistakes and develop credible military intervention forces that are able to project stability in our neighbourhood, Slovenia’s defence minister Matej Tonin told EURACTIV.
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September 1, 2021 German think-tanks ring climate alarm as candidates squabble over minutiae
Five million Germans watched their future Chancellor debate environmental issues on Sunday (29 August), amid calls from prominent think-tankers who highlighted Germany’s legal obligation to cut emissions 65% by 2030.
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August 30, 2021 Permit for Germany’s newest coal-fired power plant was invalid, court rules
Germany’s youngest coal-fired power plant, Datteln 4, was constructed based on an invalid development plan, a German court ruled on Thursday (26 August), following a case brought against the plant in the north-west of the country.
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August 29, 2021 Is German industry at risk of falling behind in digitalisation?
The German economy is in danger of falling behind in Industry 4.0, digital association Bitkom warned in one of its position papers published on Thursday (26 August). The paper warns that failing to digitalise the industry could have a serious impact on both growth and employment. EURACTIV Germany reports.
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August 28, 2021 Afghan crisis accelerates automated controls at EU borders
EU and national authorities are increasingly deploying high-tech surveillance systems at the bloc’s external borders, a trend that could accelerate as some countries seek to block refugees arriving from Afghanistan, raising questions about the ethical implications of these technologies.
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August 27, 2021 EU Parliament enters the fray in workers’ push for co-determination
The European Parliament is seeking to put a stop to a perceived decline in workers’ participation in corporate decision-making – an issue that affects 190 million employees across Europe – and bring the European Commission to heel.
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August 26, 2021 EU extends deadline on Facebook’s Kustomer deal to Jan. 7
EU antitrust regulators will decide on 7 January 2022 whether to clear Facebook’s purchase of US customer service startup Kustomer, a European Commission filing showed on Wednesday (25 August), extending the deadline for a second time after Facebook asked for more time.
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August 23, 2021 Croatia meets its Euro commitments as planned
Croatian Finance Minister Zdravko Marić has said his country is on track to meet its commitments under the mechanism for the country’s adoption of the Euro currency. “We are not running late. Quite the contrary, we are a bit faster,” said Marić after a meeting of the national council for the adoption of the euro.
