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Chip industry: EU Commission allows more subsidies

The authority opens up a new possibility for member states to promote semiconductor manufacturers. Competition Commissioner Vestager had raised concerns. Experts warn against seeing state aid as a panacea for supply bottlenecks.

By Till Hoppe

ETS and CBAM: The EU on a promotional tour

The EU delegation travelled to the climate conference in Glasgow with the declared aim of showing the UN states ways to decarbonise. It was not really successful. And yet some measures, such as the planned border adjustment, are already having an effect. The best example: Turkey.

By Timo Landenberger

Nord Stream 2: no fast certification

The Federal Network Agency has suspended the certification of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline indefinitely. First, the operating company would have to be organized according to German law. This could delay operations by another year, legal experts say.

By Timo Landenberger