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Matej Šimalčík ist Executive Director beim Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS), einer Denkfabrik mit Fokus auf die Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik in Ostasien und den mittel- und osteuropäischen Ländern.

"Europe's universities are not prepared for cooperation with China"

The Chinese military benefits from research cooperation between Europe and China. European universities collaborate with partners in Xinjiang. Matej Šimalčík of the think tank CEIAS and his team have taken a closer look at the ties between European and Chinese research institutions and uncovered some alarming findings. German universities fare particularly poorly. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.

By Amelie Richter

L. Feld & C. Lindner: Finanzpolitik in Deutschland

A new fiscal strategy for Germany

In order for Germany to overcome global crises and challenges such as demographic change, it needs a new fiscal strategy, according to Economics Professor Lars P. Feld and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP). Their three pillars consist of targeted emergency measures, supply policy and compliance with the debt brake.

By Redaktion Table

Saving gas: Network agency wants to go beyond EU target

A dispute has broken out among member states over mandatory energy-saving targets following the Commission's presentation of its winter plan. Germany, on the other hand, should save more to be able to support its neighbors, according to authority head Klaus Müller.

By Manuel Berkel

EU Commission puts Orbán in hot water

The EU Commission is adding pressure on Hungary in the rule of law conflict by threatening Prime Minister Orbán with withholding billions in EU funds. Experts agree that the sanctions would hit Budapest hard.

By Till Hoppe