It was only during the course of Russia's war against Ukraine that the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) found its role as a forum between the USA and the EU. Results have been achieved in the fight against supply bottlenecks and in a close alliance on standardization.
By Stephan Israel
Due to the sharp rise in energy costs, the EU Commission may also want to allow state-regulated electricity prices for medium-sized companies. For the gas market, the authority also considers price caps on the exchanges.
By Manuel Berkel
Last week, the Conference on the future of Europe was concluded. Now far-reaching reform proposals are on the table. The risk that these will amount to nothing is great. The Russian war of aggression shows how urgently the EU needs reforms. The German government should therefore seize the opportunities offered by the conference.
By Redaktion Table
Brussels Court Bouillon: the leaks of the REPowerEU plan, to be officially unveiled by the European Commission on May 18, brought the Brussels "bubble" to a boil last Wednesday. Yet the "energy diplomacy" supplement, also to be unveiled on May 18, remained largely untouched, despite the fact that it has become a very essential part of the EU's energy strategy.
By Claire Stam