Competition and Industrial Policy

After meetings with top Silicon Valley executives, Teresa Ribera doubled down on red lines around mixing the EU’s tech rules with trade negotiations with the U.S.

“There is a certain level of tiredness in Brussels when it comes to responding to these talking points from Washington,” a German MEP said.

The single market guru should create a European “coalition of the willing,” says lawmaker.

Washington wants more concrete engagement on the EU’s landmark digital platform and competition laws, Ambassador Andrew Puzder tells POLITICO.

An effort to speed up the EU’s notoriously slow permitting rules has morphed into a debate about sovereignty.

“Economically, it’d be malpractice not to vote for this,” Ambassador Andrew Puzder tells POLITICO.

The French president urges companies to invest before signing contracts, but firms want deals first.

Synthetic fuel producers want Europe to ramp up production to overcome its dependency on fossil fuel from the Gulf.

A proposal landing Wednesday will make it easier to found companies. Some are asking if that’s enough.

There are two weeks until the European Parliament is due to vote on the EU-U.S. trade deal. But the outcome is still uncertain, and bitterly contentious.

“Due to developments in the region there were difficulties or cancellations with the flights not only to Cyprus, but also to other countries in the region, so we had to be flexible,” a Cypriot official says.

Trade unions say it’s an “open fast, fire fast” model. Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath tells POLITICO workers’ rights will be fully protected.

The European Commission doesn’t intend to levy penalties on green jet fuel suppliers even if they miss EU mandates.

A letter to EU leaders was issued “on behalf of” 1,300 signatories. Some firms deny they supported the demands. 

President Donald Trump’s threat to cut all ties with Spain after it opposed his war on Iran again puts the bloc’s unity to the test.

The Industrial Accelerator Act is supposed to protect key industries, but it’s dividing carmakers and parts suppliers.

The Industrial Accelerator Act’s green ambitions have evaded scrutiny. POLITICO takes a closer look. 

With its credibility on the line, the European Commission has decided to launch a green industry bill that is nowhere near ready, rather than face another humiliating delay.

The EU should be “a good partner of U.S.-based businesses” if it wants growth and security, US media regulator chief Brendan Carr tells POLITICO.