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Further talks are to begin today, Monday, in Riyadh in the US' attempts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. For the first time, representatives of both parties to the conflict are to be present. Moscow is dispensing with top diplomats, but is sending a special FSB representative.
By Viktor Funk
Demand for steel has developed worse than expected. This will be taken into account when recalibrating the protective measures.
By Marc Winkelmann
Unanimity in the EU also works against Viktor Orbán: this was demonstrated by the heads of state and government at last week's summit. Orbán is isolated in Brussels, but Hungary's head of government continues to escalate at home. However, his business model could be reaching its limits.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission has presented its first strategic paper on collective defense. In an interview with Nana Brink, EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius explains why hopes should not be pinned too high and why the white paper is only a first step.
By Nana Brink
The implementation of sanctions against Russia has so far been the responsibility of the EU member states. The Commission is now apparently considering centralizing some tasks. It cites an agency of the US Treasury Department as a model.
By Manuel Berkel
A study by Oxfam shows that the lack of water and food is increasing rapidly in entire regions of Africa. One of the main causes is the climate crisis.
By Carsten Hübner