China expertise remains rare in the new German parliament. But with Johannes Volkmann and Florian Dorn, two new China experts could shape the direction of the CDU/CSU. The ranks of the FDP are losing decidedly China-critical voices, while the SPD and the Left Party have to reinvent their positions.
By Leonardo Pape
Competitive pressure and the wish for self-optimization drive more and more Chinese people into the arms of life coaches. However, the number of scams is growing.
By Redaktion Table
On the third anniversary of the start of the Russian full-scale invasion, the Commission has announced further aid for Ukraine, which is also intended to benefit the country's energy sector. For the first time, there was talk of a special European envoy.
By Eric Bonse
The Chancellor-designate is looking to close ranks with France, Poland and the UK. In order to raise the necessary funds for the German armed forces, Merz could resort to a quick fix.
By Till Hoppe
US President Donald Trump has closed several entry points for Chinese investments in the United States. Digital technologies, dual-use goods, raw materials and critical infrastructure in America are to be hermetically sealed off from Chinese capital. This is likely to have significant consequences for the EU.
By Marcel Grzanna
Business associations, NGOs and think tanks are calling on the next German government to make more efforts in climate policy: The financial leeway must be increased by reforming the debt brake, electricity prices should fall and good framework conditions and political continuity for investments should be created.
By Redaktion Table
At its plenary session in Hangzhou, China, this week, the IPCC will decide on its work program until 2028/29 – and indirectly on the role of facts in climate policy. This is because countries such as the USA want to delay the work and reduce the influence of science on political decisions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Hangzhou has evolved into one of China's most attractive technology and innovation hubs. Thanks to a business-friendly local policy for start-ups such as DeepSeek, the city could soon surpass tech metropolises like Shenzhen or Guangzhou.
By Fabian Peltsch
As the winner of the election, the CDU leader wants to form a new federal government by Easter. In view of US President Trump's policies, an independent European defense capability is a "top priority." However, the coalition talks will be difficult.
By Till Hoppe
Germany has voted. The winner is the conservative CDU/CSU. We asked China observers on Sunday evening about the implications for relations between Berlin and Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
