Agriculture & Food demands 'extra payment as reward' for green transition
The Danish Climate Council warns that without significant changes to EU agricultural subsidies, the green transition of Danish and European agriculture could be hindered.
On car bonuses the EU is wrong to include gasoline engines
Marco Stella, CEO of DTS Spa, argues that the EU's proposal to include gasoline engines in car subsidies undermines European manufacturing, stressing the need for components to be made in Europe amid global competition.
Electric cars with subsidy should be at least 70 percent European, EU plans
The EU plans to require that electric vehicles receiving subsidies be at least 70% produced in Europe.
China reduces tariffs on European dairy after 18-month investigation
China has announced a reduction in tariffs on dairy products imported from the European Union following an 18-month investigation into dumping and subsidies.
Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ pushes Europe to support domestic industry
French President Emmanuel Macron criticizes Elon Musk's Starlink subsidies and calls for stronger European support for domestic industries during a summit in Antwerp.
"He is above all a heavily subsidized guy": Emmanuel Macron jokes about Elon Musk
Emmanuel Macron humorously labeled Elon Musk as 'a heavily subsidized guy' while promoting European public investments, prompting Musk to respond on social media.
European subsidies: 'Other member states protect their businesses. In Greece, we always find an obstacle ahead of us'
Greece is set to conduct targeted research on the absorption of European subsidies by small and medium enterprises, identifying barriers preventing access to funding programs.
Question by G. Maniatis to the European Commission regarding OPEKEPE: The government is undermining the country's international credibility again
Greek politician G. Maniatis has raised concerns with the European Commission about the recent administrative changes in OPEKEPE which allegedly involve employees implicated in a scandal over illegal agricultural subsidies.
Volkswagen and Stellantis urge the EU to favor local automotive industry
Volkswagen and Stellantis have called on Brussels to adjust purchase subsidies and procurement rules to favor locally produced vehicles over imports, emphasizing the need for clear labeling and additional incentives for European-made electric cars.
EU launches investigation into Chinese wind company
The European Union has initiated an investigation into the Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind, suspected of receiving subsidies that distort the internal market of the 27-member bloc.
The EU has launched an investigation against 'Goldwind', China accuses the bloc of discrimination
The European Union has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into China's clean energy giant 'Goldwind' due to concerns over state subsidies distorting competition, leading Beijing to accuse the bloc of discrimination.
The Government prioritizes European electric cars in its new aid for the purchase of plug-in vehicles
The Spanish government has announced the new 'Plan Auto+' which includes subsidies of up to 4,500 euros for the purchase of new or used electric and hybrid vehicles, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.
EU launches subsidy probe into Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind
The European Commission has initiated a detailed investigation into China's Goldwind to determine if state subsidies have unlawfully enhanced its competitiveness in Europe.
Media in 2025: The Fire of Vjesnik, the Shutdown of Globus, New TV Licenses...
The main events shaping the Croatian media landscape in 2025 include the implementation of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), state subsidies for print media distribution, the awarding of new licenses to Nova TV and RTL 2, as well as the fire at the Vjesnik skyscraper and the closure of the Globus publication.