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EU Bows to Tech Lobby, Drops Ten-Year Renewables Rule for Data Centers

The European Union has given in to pressure from Big Tech to water down its strict low-carbon energy requirements in order to pursue its AI agenda as the U.S. and China pull far ahead and the EU plays catchup. Citing a draft document released this week, the Financial Times reported today the EU would reconsider an earlier idea to only allow Big Tech data center operators offset the emissions of their baseload power suppliers by buying certificates from wind and solar operators, but only of facil

Neobroker: Now Trade Republic is also introducing the 2 euro order

An EU ban leads to loss of income for neobrokers. Trade Republic is responding to this by adapting its fee model - and targeting a new customer group.

Neobroker: Trade Republic is missing out on millions in revenue due to the EU ban

An EU ban now also applies in Germany, which has made low trading fees possible with neobrokers. At Trade Republic, the revenue gap remains open for the time being.

Are the EU and China heading for a trade war? 5 things to know

Antitrust fine: EU Court of Justice decides on a billion-dollar fine against Google

The Internet giant Google is suing against an antitrust fine from the EU worth several billion euros. Now the highest European court is making a decision.

Today: New EU customs rules make steel imports and packages from Temu & Co more expensive

The EU is raising customs barriers – for cheap parcels and steel from abroad. And: The price of gold falls below $4,000 – is that the bottom?

China’s Fifa fever, EU’s trade deadline: 7 global relations reads

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee Among the hundreds of thousands of fans who travelled to North America for the World Cup are countless Chinese supporters. Yet while China remains one of the world’s largest football markets, its presence at the...

Mail order business: New EU customs regulations against online retailers from China come into force

On Wednesday, the exemption limit of 150 euros for customs clearance of imported goods into the EU was abolished. There is now a three euro surcharge per product group. The change is primarily aimed at Chinese low-cost mail order companies such as Temu.

Semiconductor industry: Germany is the first EU country to submit chip funding projects to Brussels

With billions in funding for the semiconductor industry, Germany wants to strengthen Europe's chip production - and reduce dependence on other countries.

EU Industry Splits Over Emissions Trading Scheme Overhaul

European companies are concerned – in various ways – about the upcoming revamping of the EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS), the key instrument the bloc has been implementing since 2005 to curb emissions from heavy-polluting sectors including the cement, steel-making, and chemicals industries. As the European Commission is expected to propose an amended ETS plan on July 15, European companies that have invested in low-carbon operations fear a weakening of the scheme. Others, such as some chemic

MiCA is live today, here's what it actually means for your crypto investments in Europe

Today marks the end of the EU's transitional period for crypto service providers. From July 1, only fully authorized platforms can legally offer crypto services across EU member states. Firms that didn't complete the licensing process have to wind down or face enforcement action. Worth understanding what this actually changes, and what it doesn't. What MiCA does: it creates a single regulatory framework across all 27 EU countries for crypto asset service providers, covering licensing requirement

EU budget: Berlin calls for a cut of 400 billion euros

The EU Commission wants to spend two trillion euros between 2028 and 2034. A radical demand for cuts comes from Berlin.

F.A.Z. exclusive: Brussels wants to reserve public contracts for Europeans

The EU Commission wants to protect European providers from competition from China and the USA. The public sector should give them preference when it comes to contracts – based on the criteria social, green, innovative and resilient.

Digital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies

The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings.

EU survey: Money is particularly important to Germans

According to a recent EU-wide survey, financial stability and health are at the top of the priority list for Germans.

EU e-truck sector skeptical about CATL-Octopus battery-swapping plan

German Dividend Tax XTB

Hello community, I'm an non-Germany based EU citizen (and tax resident in my country) and I would like to buy certain German stocks via XTB. My country has a double taxation treaty with Germany. I understand that for those stocks, the German government withholds 26.375% dividend taxes at the source. Is there anyway I can get a rebate on those dividends from the German government ? Do I still have to pay dividend taxes in my country ? Has anyone been in a similar situation before ? How did it wor

World trade: EU implements tariff promises to Trump

The EU is implementing a central part of the customs agreement with the USA. Lower or no import tariffs will apply to many US industrial goods and selected agricultural and marine products in the future.

Industry: EU halves duty-free steel imports

Cheap steel from China, India and Turkey is putting European manufacturers under pressure. That's why new rules now apply. Can German producers breathe a sigh of relief?

Online shopping: Customs now also on cheap orders

Millions of packages containing online bargains from Temu, Shein and other Asian suppliers arrive in the EU every day. Now customs is collecting.

World trade: EU implements tariff promises to Trump

Will certain US products be significantly cheaper for consumers in the EU in the future? That will become clear from this Wednesday.

European Union: Ireland has taken over the presidency of the Council of the EU

Billion-dollar poker, digital euro and child protection on the Internet: Ireland is taking the EU helm in stormy times - and is relying on an age-old motto.

+++ Federal policy +++: Taxpayers' Association warns of Klingbeil's tax plans, according to the report

Warken welcomes the adoption of the EU legal act for critical medicines +++ Left-wing SPD MPs warn of cuts +++ BSW offers AfD selective cooperation +++ The news blog.

Free trade: Wadephul wants to quickly deepen partnership with Mercosur countries

The trade deal between the EU and large countries in South America is intended to set an example for trade. But full implementation is still pending.

Trade conflict: Who will still be allowed to supply steel to Europe in the future?

The EU is raising the tariff wall around its steel industry. A Handelsblatt analysis shows: Turkey and Ukraine are spared, while two major powers are virtually locked out.

A320: Now Airbus is getting serious about building the super jet

Billions from the EU are enabling Airbus to develop an A320 successor. The program for the medium-haul jet is more complex than any other in the company's history.

World trade: US lobsters & Co. come to the EU duty-free

Will certain US products be significantly cheaper for consumers in the EU in the future? That will become clear from this Wednesday.

Posting: EU plans to simplify the posting of workers

A new EU reporting portal is intended to significantly simplify the posting of workers. The time required for reports could be reduced by 73 percent.

Technology: Microsoft pays $6.3 billion in taxes in the EU - but only a small share in Germany

The tech group only pays a small proportion of its taxes within the EU in Germany, as a report shows for the first time. One country is particularly benefiting.

Software company: Microsoft pays 6.3 billion dollars in taxes in the EU

Billions flow to Ireland, Germany only gets a small piece of the tax pie. What's behind Microsoft's tax strategy in Europe?