Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters – POLITICO
Merz’s attacks on Brussels are part of a bid to placate German industry leaders, who blame excessive EU…
Blame Berlin and Paris for red tape, not us – POLITICO
Since the start of Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate as Commission president, the EU executive has put…
Von der Leyen chases startups, but unions see danger – POLITICO
Lack of ambition That lack of ambition has irked another set of stakeholders — startup founders and venture…
German conservatives pile pressure on von der Leyen to dismantle Brussels ‘machine’ – POLITICO
“This EU Commission machine just keeps going on and on and on,” said Merz at a September business…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
Trump chaos helps Brussels sell more EU debt – POLITICO
The pitch is working. Money managers from the U.K., Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania snapped up…
5 countries ask Brussels to tax energy companies benefitting from Iran crisis – POLITICO
In the letter, the ministers argued Brussels should do as it did following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine,…
Merz wants majority of Syrians out of Germany – POLITICO
Millions of Syrians fled the civil war that began in 2011, with many arriving in Germany during the…
EU countries fight Brussels over industrial planning rules – POLITICO
In response, the EU executive announced a package of measures to do just that in December, answering longstanding complaints that it takes…
Novo Nordisk Seeks Growth Beyond Flagship Drugs with New Obesity Pill Trial
Novo Nordisk starts Phase 1 trial for oral obesity drug LX9851, a strategic move to diversify beyond GLP-1…
Maersk’s APM Becomes Minority Shareholder in North Vietnam Terminal
Maersk’s APM Terminals is taking a 49 percent minority shareholder and operating partner position in the Hai…
Giorgia Meloni is on a winning streak in Rome and Brussels. The referendum can end it. – POLITICO
Meloni has thrived on the European stage, and has become adept at using the EU machinery to her…