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SWP expert Thimm: 'Trump is a threat to NATO's credibility'

Donald Trump has repeatedly questioned whether the USA will remain in NATO. Nana Brink spoke to US expert Johannes Thimm from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs about the likelihood of a withdrawal.

By Nana Brink

Feature

Orbán in Beijing: How a 'peace mission' snubs the EU

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán travels to Beijing and calls it "Peace Mission 3.0". Brussels is highly irritated after just a few days of the Hungarian Council Presidency – and is increasingly concerned about Orbán's actions.

By Michael Radunski

Europäischer Rechnungshof
News

Court of Auditors: Too few controls of cohesion funds

Cohesion spending accounts for more than a third of the EU's multi-annual budget: around €427 billion. However, the money often does not flow correctly, as the Court of Auditors criticizes. It sees several reasons for this.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

France: How a government could be formed

The parliamentary elections have resulted in an unclear majority, and now the search for a solution begins. As the winner of the election, the left-wing alliance wants to propose a prime minister. However, various scenarios are possible.

By Claire Stam

Heads (EN)

Wolfgang Wien: Germany's highest-ranking soldier in NATO

As Germany's highest-ranking military representative to NATO and the EU in Brussels, Lieutenant General Wolfgang Wien is jointly responsible for the preparations for the NATO summit in Washington. He is hoping for an image of Western strength and unity.

By Redaktion Table