Mario Draghi's demands pose major challenges for the Commission – especially when it comes to the internal coordination of the various responsibilities. Nevertheless, some proposals can be set in motion quickly. And some are already in the pipeline.
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EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager can celebrate two ECJ rulings at the end of her term of office. The highest judges confirmed the results of two important competition proceedings that the Commission had conducted against Apple and Google.
By Till Hoppe
While Apple's iPhone 16 hardly differs from its predecessor, Huawei has unveiled a genuine innovation in China in the form of a double-folding smartphone. The Californian company's crisis in the Chinese market is likely to continue.
By Jörn Petring
China is accelerating the expansion of its microprocessor capabilities despite Western sanctions. Although there are no miracles, "de-Americanization" is progressing thanks to massive investments. The focus is on producing large volumes of sufficiently efficient chips.
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In a report for the EU Commission, former ECB chief Mario Draghi complains that the EU is falling behind in competition with the USA and China. He sees an opportunity in decarbonization – provided Europe cleverly aligns its policies accordingly. Among other things, Draghi calls for lower energy prices and targeted support for energy-intensive sectors and the automotive industry.
By Alexandra Endres
A study has calculated that the German state would have to invest around €340 billion more than previously planned in order to achieve its climate targets. And this would even be partly possible with a debt brake. The issue is to be debated before the general election.
By Bernhard Pötter
Reactions to the former ECB chief's report have been largely positive, but the proposals for EU debt are a source of controversy. It remains unclear who should drive the reforms forward.
By Till Hoppe
The former Italian Prime Minister proposes a new European industrial policy. The EU should promote productivity growth through innovations in cutting-edge technologies. Draghi is also calling for changes in education, competition and trade policy.
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How can the EU compete with China and the United States? Former ECB chief Mario Draghi explored this question for the EU Commission. The main line is similar to that of existing EU approaches. However, the 400-page paper contains even more details – and a fairly high figure.
By Amelie Richter
At the Climate.Table event "100 Points of View: The next 10 years of climate policy", climate experts dared to take a look into the crystal ball in an informal setting. How geopolitical tensions influence climate policy, why social acceptance of climate protection measures must be increased and what concrete policy proposals the experts made.
By Nico Beckert
