French President Macron's statements on the Taiwan issue continue to provoke criticism. The government in Paris, however, defends its president. In the EU, Macron has triggered an urgently needed debate on the future course of China and Taiwan policy.
By Redaktion Table
The EU prides itself on the "Brussels Effect": its rules and standards often prevail worldwide. But criticism of this is growing louder. Countries in the Global South are resisting "regulatory imperialism" by Europe's sustainability agenda. And they have alternatives.
By Redaktion Table
Emmanuel Macron complied with Xi Jinping's request and announced that Europe would "follow neither the US nor China" on Taiwan, which the state media celebrated. At the same time, the People's Liberation Army followed up with a fierce maneuver: It practiced encircling Taiwan and engaging targets on the island.
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Europe wants to meet its demand for synthetic fuels through imports from countries that are rich in renewables. But these imports are to be made more difficult – the resistance to this is building.
By Markus Grabitz
