France's missteps in West Africa demonstrate that Europe can only succeed in Africa collectively. France and Germany should take the lead in developing joint projects. A new model for special economic zones could be one such project.
By Experts Table.Briefings
EU trade commissioner Dombrovskis pressed for a fair trade environment between the European Union and the People's Republic in Shanghai. On Monday, he is expected to meet with Vice Premier He Lifeng in the capital Beijing. Criticism of Brussels' decision to investigate Chinese EV imports is practically certain.
By Amelie Richter
The new right-wing government of Finland has announced comprehensive cuts in social security just a few months after taking office. It also plans to restrict the previously extensive right to strike and limit the power of trade unions.
By Alina Leimbach
Next week, the Parliament and the Council will meet to negotiate the proposal to reduce methane emissions in the energy sector. It marks a race against time because the EU aims to present a text in just a few weeks for COP28 in Dubai.
By Claire Stam