Federal election

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Baerbock wants a harder line against China
The Green party candidate for the office of German chancellor Annalena Baerbock advocates a tougher course in dealings with China. As chancellor, she would impose higher tariffs on Chinese goods under certain circumstances, she said in an interview with German newspaper FAZ on Sunday. “We must pay attention to compliance with standards when there is […] continue reading →
China first, German elections second
China has an increasingly worse stance in German politics. Back in the 1970s however, there was a competition to see which politician and campaigner were granted a meet by Mao - and how long the talks lasted. Back then, going to China was considered a sign of foreign policy relevance. A time that nows seems like a distant memory - especially since it has been the source of many curious anecdotes the likes of which would be unthinkable today. continue reading →