Ursula von der Leyen's plans in the event of her re-election focus on strengthening the competitiveness of European companies. She also wants to set priorities in the area of security. She is to be elected at an EPP congress at the beginning of March.
By Markus Grabitz
Non-military crises like food security and climate change were only tangentially addressed at the Munich Security Conference. Observers note progress in discussing these issues, while others call for linking development and defense.
By Markus Bickel
High-quality Chinese industrial goods compete with German products – in China, Germany, and global markets. A Rhodium Group study predicts a trend reversal in Germany's relations with China.
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The Chinese stock market has been slow on the first trading day of the new lunar calendar year. Yet the record travel over the holidays shows that the economy is stabilizing. However, Premier Li Qiang calls for continued efforts.
By Jörn Petring
The EU Council and Parliament have agreed on a provision that gives states more leeway within the framework of cohesion programs. However, the three percent deficit limit and administrative hurdles significantly restrict the additional flexibility.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the Munich Security Conference, China attempts to establish itself as a superior alternative to the US as the leading power. However, the speech of foreign policy expert Wang Yi shows that China is not living up to its own expectations.
By Michael Radunski
From the Baltic states to Brussels: At the Munich Security Conference, Europe is facing growing pressure to shoulder more of the burden of the global division of labor with the USA in terms of security policy. Especially within NATO.
By Markus Bickel
The dispute at Berlin-based AI start-up Nyonic is bad news for Europe's efforts to build up AI expertise. The focus on China also ultimately led to the departure of four of the five founders.
By Carolyn Braun
Six months after coming into force, the DSA is now becoming the law for significantly more online service providers. The first changes are already making themselves felt – even if enforcement will still be a problem for the time being. A German group of authorities is getting ready.
By Falk Steiner
China is rapidly constructing energy storage facilities, albeit primarily due to government mandates rather than economic incentives. These storage facilities are urgently needed to efficiently utilize the capacities of renewable energies.
By Christiane Kuehl
