EU Commission

Elon Musk – from a celebrated genius to a controversial man at the centre of power. Europe has followed his e-mobility course, and has thus given him a competitive advantage.

The European Commission has expressed reservations regarding Lufthansa's planned takeover of ITA Airways. Lufthansa might need to make further concessions to get the deal approved.

Germany's commercial banks have called on the government to introduce extensive reforms to get the economy moving again. And they are pressing for a postponement to the introduction of Basel III.