Oliver Noyan
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The Brief — Scholz’s monumental Zeitenwende has become a mere buzzword
Coming generations will most likely associate German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's cabinet with his Zeitenwende - a term he used to describe the major turning point that the war in Ukraine has triggered. One year on, however, the term seems to have degraded into a mere buzzword without much meaning. → Read More
EU dependency on China raw materials: Preparing for worst-case scenario
Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, the EU has been increasingly wary of dependency on China, especially regarding critical raw materials. According to MEP Hildegard Bentele, the EU should prepare for the eventuality of a Chinese attack on Taiwan and potential subsequent sanctions and supply shortages. → Read More
EU’s due diligence law could boost competitiveness of mining sector
The EU’s plan to oblige companies to police their value chains for human rights and environmental standards has been met with fierce opposition. However, for the mining industry, the new due diligence directive could prove to be a competitive advantage. → Read More
Tesla: US beats EU in looming subsidy race
Tesla: US beats EU in looming subsidy race – EURACTIV.com → Read More
The Brief — New German defence minister is a surprise hit
Many were surprised when Boris Pistorius was announced as the new German defence minister, but only five weeks in, he already seems to live up to the task and has won over most of his former critics. → Read More
German airport ground crews to strike on Friday
German airport ground crews to strike on Friday – EURACTIV.com → Read More
EU Energy transition – What role for critical raw materials? – E
Rewatch this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to find out the role of critical raw materials in ensuring a fast and ambitious energy transition across Europe. → Read More
The Brief — German economic policy at a crossroads
German economic thinking has gone through a shift. Once a fierce advocate of restraint regarding subsidies and industrial policy, Berlin is looking at how to adapt to new market realities following the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). → Read More
Scholz caves into pressure, allows Leopard shipments to Ukraine
Scholz caves into pressure, allows Leopard shipments to Ukraine – EURACTIV.com → Read More
Austria to forge alliance to help Bulgaria protect its border
Austria to forge alliance to help Bulgaria protect its border – EURACTIV.com → Read More
Scholz still silent on modern tank delivery to Ukraine amid mounting pressure
Scholz still silent on modern tank delivery to Ukraine amid mounting pressure – EURACTIV.com → Read More
Austria registers highest spike in asylum application in EU
Austria registers highest spike in asylum application in EU – EURACTIV.com → Read More
France, Germany attempt to show unity after recent rifts
France, Germany attempt to show unity after recent rifts – EURACTIV.com → Read More
The Brief — The new manager of Scholz’s Zeitenwende is an odd pick
When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Boris Pistorius as his new defence minister, the first reaction of most Germans was probably: Who is this guy? → Read More
Germany under fire for push to revamp EU-subsidy rules
Germany under fire for push to revamp EU-subsidy rules – EURACTIV.com → Read More
Local resistance, a major stumbling block for EU’s critical raw materials plan
The European Union eyes a revival of its mining industry to support the green and digital transition but local resistance and lengthy permitting procedures could prove one of the main stumbling blocks to achieving this goal. → Read More
Germany to deliver Marder combat vehicles to Ukraine after mounting pressure
Germany to deliver Marder combat vehicles to Ukraine after mounting pressure – EURACTIV.com → Read More
Germany to revamp raw materials strategy to tackle dependencies
As demand for critical raw materials to fuel the green transition surges, the German government announced on Tuesday (3 January) that it will revamp its raw materials strategy to reduce dependencies and avoid supply shortages. → Read More
The Brief — Germany puts the single market at risk
As US President Joe Biden’s €400 billion Inflation Reduction Act incentivises European companies to relocate across the pond in its creation of a subsidy haven, Berlin's envisioned response - which might result in a competitive advantage to Germany - could have critical repercussions for the EU's single market. → Read More
EU, ASEAN should work closer together, 'avoid adding fuel to the fire', Cambodia PM says
With changed geopolitical realities, the EU and ASEAN should move closer together to tackle evolving crises and bolster multilateral approaches, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, current chairman of the Southeast Asian union, told EURACTIV ahead of the two blocs' first joint summit. → Read More