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Merz meets Trump: What went right in the Oval Office – And what didn't
Following the attack on Iran, Friedrich Merz met with Donald Trump in Washington. While the German chancellor took pains to avoid directly contradicting Trump, the US president unleashed sharp criticism of his European partners.
By Sara Sievert
China.Table
Domestic consumption: What stands in the way of political will
Domestic consumption has long been the Achilles’ heel of China’s economy. With the population aging rapidly, the “silver economy” is seen as a promising fix – but it is far from guaranteed.
By Marcel Grzanna
Europe.Table
Iran: Gas price hike jeopardizes storage
At the start of the week, Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz caused a steep increase in gas, oil, and electricity prices for the coming months. The key indicator for the filling of European gas storage facilities has turned negative.
By Manuel Berkel
China.Table
German-Taiwan dialogue platform: Carsten Müller becomes new co-chair
The federal government took its time with the announcement – in part because it did not want to irritate Beijing ahead of Merz’s China trip.
By Angela Köckritz
Security.Table
Why the Iran war could be dangerous for Trump
If the US president cannot quickly present Operation Epic Fury as a victory, it could hurt him domestically. The duration of the war depends on the objective of the mission – and that remains vague.
By Katharina Kort
Security.Table
How Macron is expanding France's nuclear weapons doctrine
Macron's speech on French nuclear doctrine marks a “fundamental change,” says one expert. France wants to expand its nuclear arsenal and is considering deploying nuclear weapons in other European countries.
By Gabriel Bub
Security.Table
Attacks on Iran: Why the Gulf states are being targeted by Tehran
Iran’s counterstrikes – alongside attacks on Israel – are hitting the Gulf states particularly hard. Yet the latter’s economic model depends on stability in the Middle East – a reliance that, if the conflict drags on, is likely to translate into criticism of their US ally.
By Markus Bickel and Viktor Funk
Africa.Table
West Africa: Why terrorism continues to expand in the Nigeria–Niger–Benin tri-border area
Terrorism is spreading ever further south from the Sahel. Attacks are primarily carried out by groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (IS). However, another actor is repeatedly emerging – though its real influence remains disputed among analysts.
By Lucia Weiß
China.Table
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden: “People are talking to each other without a script now”
Adidas is one of the few German brands in China still posting growth. CEO Bjørn Gulden – who also joined Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s delegation to China – explains what has changed.
By Helene Bubrowski
Agrifood.Table
Mercosur: Ratification by Uruguay and Argentina puts Commission under the spotlight
Uruguay and Argentina are the first Mercosur countries to ratify the free trade agreement with the EU. This increases pressure on the European Commission to proceed with provisional application. Geopolitical factors also play a role.
By Antonia Zimmermann
China.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 1277 vom March 3rd, 2026
- German-Taiwan dialogue platform: Carsten Müller becomes new co-chair
- Domestic consumption: What stands in the way of political will
- Military: “Being made to disappear” is the Xi-era pattern
- Consultative Conference: Leadership stresses global instability
- Diplomacy: Wang Yi speaks with Israeli counterpart
- Iran war: Asian states worry about economic and security fallout
- India-Canada: Modi and Carney strike multibillion-dollar deal
- Philippines: Industry confidence hits an eight-year high
- So to Speak: “Deeply unsettling”
Europe.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 1141 vom March 4th, 2026
- Merz meets Trump: What went right in the Oval Office – And what didn't
- Pro-European platform: Valérie Hayer attests to Manfred Weber’s good intentions
- Trade: British Finance Minister Reeves seeks closer ties with the EU
- Frozen Assets: Russia takes case to EU court
- IAA: Digital industry laments fixation on the old economy
- IPCEI-AI: Spain provides EUR 100 million to support companies
- Digital infrastructure: Commission launches EUR 75 million project for integrated Telco Edge Cloud
- EUAA: Another significant decline in asylum applications
- Must Reads: Disunity among Europe’s heads of state and government
- Table.Documents: EU immigrants in Germany
- Opinion: “Made in Europe” is feasible and within reach
- Dessert: Themes from the Düsseldorf Carnival cause controversy in the EP
Security.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 416 vom March 4th, 2026
- Strait of Hormuz: How Iran’s blockade is driving up energy prices
- Marine: CDU defense politician Ernst calls for strengthening of EU Aspides mission
- Nuclear weapons: Berlin’s reactions to Macron’s initiative
- Merz in Washington: Trump’s sharp criticism of Europe
- Annual Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces: Doubts about the volunteer principle
- Dual Use: Limited civilian use of German Armed Forces satellites possible
- Must Reads: Kyiv, Beijing: calculations in the Iran conflict
- Table.Documents: Essay by The Iranian Studies Unit on the Iran War + KAS country report on reactions to the conflict in Iran
- Opinion: How Germany could catch up in the field of geospatial intelligence
Climate.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 350 vom March 3rd, 2026
- Building Modernization Act: Impact on climate targets still unclear
- Nuclear power: Why a nuclear renaissance is unlikely as a solution to the climate crisis
- Energy efficiency: How the European Investment Bank plans to support SMEs with innovative approaches
- Climate in numbers: Companies lament political inertia
- Iran: Gas price rally threatens storage refilling
- Greenhouse gases: Rise in the US wipes out China’s progress
- EU’s 2040 climate target: Article 6 credits could lead to higher emissions
- Climate Action Program: Social welfare organizations demand tangible benefits
- Must Reads: The EU’s climate retreat problem – punishing early movers
- Documents: German Environment Ministry says Industrial Accelerator Act will have no immediate impact on EV subsidies
Africa.Table
Inhaltsverzeichnis – Ausgabe 287 vom March 3rd, 2026
- Talk of the Town: The Elmed submarine cable – a major project with symbolic weight
- Health: How Benin is tackling resistance to antimalarial drugs
- German Development Ministry: Criticism of the US “global gag rule”
- BEVH: Association sees strong e-commerce potential in East Africa
- Ongoing Story: European Commissioners in Senegal
- Must Reads: US lifts sanctions against Malian officials
- Executive Moves: Ibrahim Zakzaky – Shiite leader in Nigeria
- Dessert: German cyclist Moritz Kretschy wins Tour du Rwanda
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