Germany split on ‘chat control’ bill as EU talks stall – POLITICO
Critics have railed against what they call the “chat control” legislation, warning it would break encryption and open…
EU refuses to bow to Trump demands to tear up business rules – POLITICO
The diplomats and officials told POLITICO that the Commission does not intend to act on the criticism in…
German coalition agrees on urgent measures to revive economy – POLITICO
“The economy is under pressure, and everything we decided yesterday reflects this pressure,” Bärbel Bas, the SPD’s labor…
Socialists cave to center-right demands to slash EU green rules – POLITICO
Later on Wednesday, EPP group leader Manfred Weber met with his socialist counterpart Iratxe García and Renew head…
European businesses barely use AI. Brussels wants to fix that. – POLITICO
Most are small steps. For example, the EU plans to support a farmer-focused app store to allow farmers…
Shein to open first store in France amid public backlash
The online fast-fashion retailer is set to open its first physical store at the BHV Marais department store…
The battle over the EU’s Big Tech rules begins. Here are 5 fights to watch. – POLITICO
Create a new regulator The idea of creating an independent agency tasked with enforcing the rules, out of…
Trump tariff threats punch holes in UK trade deal – POLITICO
Britain’s auto industry also only exports a small amount of Heavy Goods Vehicles to the U.S., but “we’re…
Unemployment hits 14-year high as Germany waits for Merz’s stimulus – POLITICO
Indeed, the local headlines are being conspicuously dominated by national champions shedding staff. Earlier this week, Lufthansa said…
Defense companies feel the love at Labour conference – POLITICO
However, as Watkins observed, its place in mainstream politics has now given way to a new “consensus” among…