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"Global Gateway": How Brussels wants to compete with China's Silk Road

Several times, those responsible have postponed the presentation of the infrastructure initiative. Behind the scenes, financial resources were mobilized. Now Brussels is putting a fat wallet of €300 billion on the table for "Global Gateway". The plan is to invest worldwide in digitalization, green technologies, and transport links.

By Amelie Richter

Elmar Brok war von 1980 bis 2019 Mitglied des Europäischen Parlaments.

Angela Merkel – prima inter pares

The long-time CDU MEP has known Angela Merkel since the spring of 1990 and advised the future German Chancellor on European policy. He explains from his own experience where her authority in the circle of heads of state and government came from – but also how it began to crumble.

By Redaktion Table

Negotiators reach final agreement on Data Governance Act

Last night, the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission reached a common position at the trilogue on the Data Governance Act. In doing so, they laid the foundation for a European data economy. The main objective of the Act is to facilitate the use of third-party data. The agreement clearly shows that the DGA does not create parallel legislation to the General Data Protection Regulation.

By Jasmin Kohl