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European elections: scramble for list positions

In the European elections on June 9, candidates in Germany are competing for 96 seats in the Strasbourg Parliament. In the list compilation process, which is currently underway in the parties, it is also a question of gender, party wings and regional roots. Some Members of Parliament will have to fear for their place in Parliament.

By Markus Grabitz

Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock und ihr bald wichtigster Mann in Moskau: Alexander Graf Lambsdorff.

Lambsdorff: 'Important to preserve certain forums'

The designated German ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, has a difficult job ahead of him. Although Russia has expelled embassy staff several times, he sees his appointment as a positive sign, he says in an interview with Viktor Funk.

By Viktor Funk

Nagorno-Karabakh: steady progress towards peace

The German government should bring its political weight to bear more strongly to advance the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, writes Tobias Pietz of the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF).

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Spain: separatists decisive in forming government

The election in Spain has brought a stalemate between right-wing and left-wing parties. Separatist parties such as those led by Carles Puigdemont will now help decide whether Prime Minister Sánchez can remain in office – but they are demanding a high price for their support.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho