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China.Table
‘Overtime’ for nuclear weapons: How China is expanding its nuclear forces
The United States and Russia possess by far the world’s largest nuclear arsenals. But no country is expanding its stockpile faster than China – according to Washington, partly to deter intervention in a potential conflict over Taiwan. Beijing, meanwhile, argues that responsibility for disarmament lies primarily with the largest nuclear powers.
By Andreas Landwehr
Security.Table
Procurement: Bundestag to approve five billion euros in advance payments
Procurement proposals totalling EUR 50 billion are passing through the Budget Committee shortly before the turn of the year. The opposition is criticizing the lack of transparency in procurement, and the Federal Audit Office is warning of arms inflation.
By Gabriel Bub and Markus Bickel
China.Table
Tech giant: Huawei’s auto strategy is paying off
Working with state-owned manufacturers, Huawei is once again launching two new car brands. The strategy of positioning itself as a technology provider rather than a vehicle producer appears to be working.
By Jörn Petring
Europe.Table
CO₂ fleet regulation: Relief for manufacturers
The EU Commission has adopted a comprehensive car package. The CO₂ fleet regulation is to be relaxed. Each member state is to be given binding quotas for clean company car fleets in 2030 and 2035.
By Markus Grabitz and Lukas Knigge
China.Table
Hong Kong: Wave of outrage after verdict against media tycoon
The conviction of Hong Kong media entrepreneur and opposition figure Jimmy Lai was not unexpected. Nevertheless, the judges are facing international criticism.
By Jörn Petring, Fabian Peltsch and Marcel Grzanna
Europe.Table
Energy Council: Commission’s grid plans encounter headwinds
At the Energy Council, Germany and other major EU states have spoken out against the Commission’s proposal for centralized grid planning. A financial issue triggered particularly fierce opposition from Sweden.
By Manuel Berkel
Climate.Table
Flasbarth: “No serious weaknesses in the 2040 climate target”
In an interview with Table.Briefings, German State Secretary for the Environment Jochen Flasbarth considers the trilogue agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target ambitious but correct, despite international emissions allowances. He is also not entirely disappointed with the outcome of COP30.
By Lukas Knigge
Europe.Table
Ukraine negotiations: Europeans enter the fray with proposals for their own multinational force
In the struggle for a ceasefire, Friedrich Merz and his counterparts are proposing a multinational force to help Ukraine — within the country itself, if necessary.
By Stefan Braun, Sara Sievert and Viktor Funk
China.Table
Malaysia: ‘The US is clearly moving to secure strategic access points’
The German Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia is urging Europe to remain economically engaged in Southeast Asia. Recent US trade agreements in the region should serve as a wake-up call for Germany and Europe.
By Leonardo Pape
China.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 1230 vom December 17th, 2025
- ‘Overtime’ for nuclear weapons: How China is expanding its nuclear forces
- Vietnam: China occupies what Germany structures
- Reaction to Macron: Chinese observers emphasize EU's competitive weakness
- Japan: Number of Chinese tourists declines
- Table.Documents: Current China studies
- Infographic of the day: German car exports in free fall
- Opinion: What role does China play in spaceflight?
Europe.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 1094 vom December 18th, 2025
- EU summit: Europe’s ability to wield geopolitical influence is at risk
- Automotive package: Why the industry does not agree
- CBAM: Commission plans expansion and fund for exporters
- Genetic engineering: “Yes” from German government uncertain shortly before EU vote
- Erasmus+: The United Kingdom is coming back
- Digital Services Act: MEPs criticize Commission for lack of enforcement
- Must Reads: European Parliament clears the way for end to Russian gas in the EU
- Documents: Code of practice for labeling AI-generated content
- Opinion: Hydrogen is on the brink — now is the last chance to support it
Security.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 378 vom December 17th, 2025
- Budget: What the record spending means for procurement
- Ukraine Peace Force I: Which thorny questions remain unanswered
- Poland: Why Warsaw is skeptical about German rearmament
- Ukraine Peace Force II: How voters rate German participation
- Russia: Kremlin rejects Christmas truce
- Shelter concept: Ministry of the Interior not planning publication in near future
- Defense industry: Which CEOs are with Reiche in Israel
- Procurement: BMVg sees no alternative to US systems
- Must Reads: How the Pentagon wants to reduce the number of four-star generals
- Table.documents: Böll paper on transatlantic arms relations + BMWE brochure on Reiche’s trip to Israel + Left-wing position paper on drone defense + BMVg draft on procurement from the United States
- Executive Moves: Nicolas Groult + Jan-Patrick Helmsen + Martin Rost
Climate.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 331 vom December 18th, 2025
- Building: How the refurbishment issue is dividing the climate scene
- Backtracking on end of internal combustion engine: What the Commission’s proposals mean
- CBAM: Commission plans expansion and fund for exporters
- Climate in numbers: How premium classes on airplanes pollute the climate
- Infrastructure Future Act: What associations are calling for
- United States: Government wants to dissolve leading climate institute
- Coal: Why the IEA expects record demand again
- Climate protests: How demonstrators are criminalized
- Nobel Foundation: There will be no Nobel Climate Prize
- The world of Morgan: The surprising progress of Belém
- Must Reads: Arctic Melt Turns Rivers Orange
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