Leonhard BirnbaumThe CEO of Eon is one of the most influential energy lobbyists in Brussels. The chemical engineer took over the presidency of Eurelectric at the end of 2022. Since then, Eon’s main business has become much more central to Europe’s energy policy: the distribution grids to which most wind turbines and solar plants are […]
Markus Beyrer The 58-year-old Austrian has been leading Business Europe as Director General since the end of 2012. Well-connected in Brussels, he channels the interests of the business community into the legislative processes – a challenging task with 42 member associations from various countries with different priorities.Karl Haeusgen The Munich-based entrepreneur has been president of […]
Since early March, Frank Han has been the head of Volkswagen’s software division, Cariad. It’s a crucial role that requires perseverance and tact. The success of Cariad is also tied to the success of Europe’s largest car manufacturer. After all, the cars of the future are smart, connected, and are essentially infotainment systems on four […]
Björn SeibertUrsula von der Leyen’s most important confidant (see photo). As head of the EU Commission President’s cabinet, the 43-year-old kept the many threads in the Commission together with an enormous workload; he is now managing the EPP lead candidate’s campaign until the European elections. He is particularly interested in geopolitics.Undine RugeOlaf Scholz’s European advisor […]
Alice Gruenfelder’s day begins every morning at seven. She is woken somewhat rudely from her sleep at this hour by the bells of the neighboring church, which ring every quarter of an hour from seven in the morning. “My day is structured by them, and once I’m somewhere else, I listen in vain for this […]
She does not have to worry about entering the European Parliament: Andrea Wechsler, who has no parliamentary experience to date, is leading the CDU list in Baden-Württemberg in the election on June 9. The fact that the lawyer, university teacher and SME politician is running for the prominent first place on the state list in […]
Germany and China intend to cooperate more closely on autonomous and connected driving. On the Chinese side, Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, signed a corresponding declaration of intent with German Transport Minister Volker Wissing, Federal Minister and State Secretary for Economic Affairs Franziska Brantner on Tuesday.Jin Zhuanglong (金壮龙) is regarded as a […]
Not everyone would claim to be able to devote themselves to their passion in their professional life. Sabine Verheyen can do just that: “In Brussels, I do many things that are close to my heart and that I enjoy”, she says. In her current work as a Member of the European Parliament, she combines the […]
Lena Schilling’s path is special in many ways: From activism to party politics, at the age of 23, she became a top candidate for the European elections – skipping the regional and national political levels in the process. In June, she heads the list of the Austrian Green Party for the European elections. It is […]
Russia, Latin America, Southeast Asia: Chery is the brand among Chinese manufacturers that exports the most. The state-owned company sold over 900,000 vehicles abroad in 2023. However, Chery cars are hardly known in North America and Europe. Breaking into Europe is a significant step that requires thorough preparation. The brand has been working on it […]