Robert Habeck

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Habeck forges own China strategy
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has formulated his own China strategy. The 100-page document is a clear departure from the course of his predecessors. It follows the line of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, but certainly not that of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Habeck also causes uproar with a comment on Taiwan. continue reading →
Scholz commits to free trade
It’s not often that the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor meet 10,000 kilometers away from Berlin but it happened on Monday: On his way to the G20 summit in Bali, Olaf Scholz stopped at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Singapore, where Robert Habeck has been a co-host since Saturday. The first visit by a […] continue reading →
Habeck seeks China alternative
All eyes are on Asia this week: The days of apolitical trade are over, the German Economics Minister stressed in Singapore. Instead of "decoupling," Germany must aim for greater diversification, says Robert Habeck at the Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Vietnam on his way to the G20 summit. continue reading →
Elmos: Politically sound, factually exaggerated
By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in? continue reading →