Trilogue negotiations serve as pivotal interinstitutional discussions among the Commission, Council, and Parliament within the EU legislative framework. Although not explicitly mentioned in EU treaties, they have evolved into a critical element of the legislative process, offering organized interest a…
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Die Sommerpause geht zu Ende – wohin geht die Reise für das Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr?
Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Ab September beginnt wieder die betriebsamere Zeit im politischen Berlin. Die traditionelle Sommerpause neigt sich dem Ende zu. Wie jedes Jahr haben einige wichtige und hitzige Debatten Bundesregierung und Bundestag auch…
One Year of the State Treaty on Gambling 2021: First Conclusions and New Fields of Action
On 01 July 2021, the ” State Treaty on the re-regulation of gambling in Germany” (State Treaty on Gambling 2021 – “GlüStV 2021” for short) came into force. It marked a milestone: for the first time, a regulated framework for…
New impulses for consumer and home electronics: The right to repair in focus
The European Commission proceeds pacing with 7-mile steps towards its ambitious climate targets and initiated a new set of regulatory measures under the framework of its Circular Economy Action Plan which in turn is an essential component of the EU…
Race to regulate urban air mobility
Air taxis are the trending topic in the aviation industry. Air taxi technology is already well advanced and there is a rapidly growing number of companies and investors active in this field. Experts agree that commercial use will be possible…
Straßenverkehrsgesetz – Hebel oder Hürde im Sinne der Verkehrswende?
Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Gemeinsam mit dem Hamburger Tech-Unternehmen Wunder Mobility veröffentlichen wir einen monatlichen Mobility-Policy-Newsletter. Im Fokus stehen alle Fragen rund um das Thema Mobilität, Regulierung und Technologie. Auf unserem Blog veröffentlichen wir nun den…
New government or opposition – Who has started better in its new role?
The Federal election in September 2021 has shifted the balance of power in the Federal parliament. This shift is accompanied by new roles for the parliamentary party groups. While the Christian Democrats have found themselves in the opposition for the…
eSports in the federal states: Concrete steps instead of general discussions
The recognition of eSports as sports was not taken up by the new federal government in its coalition agreement. The difficult discussions from the last legislative period are still having an effect. However, political work is actually taking place, albeit…
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