On Monday and Tuesday, foreign ministers from four Arab states and Indonesia were in China to discuss the war. The visit shows how much China's influence has grown in the region – except in Tel Aviv.
By Jörn Petring
Frans Timmermans has given up his powerful job in Brussels as climate czar to win power in The Hague for the Social Democrats and GroenLinks. Shortly before the parliamentary elections, the bet does not seem to be paying off.
By Stephan Israel
This weekend, the German Greens will vote on their election program and the list for the 2024 European elections at their federal delegates' conference in Karlsruhe. Only the top position is certain. Behind that, there will be several battles – with an open result.
By Lukas Knigge
Li Qiang becomes chair of the newly formed Financial Commission. His task: bringing more solidity to the financial system. The appointment is logical, but arouses mixed feelings.
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Taiwan's election campaign is entering the decisive phase. Lai Ching-te of the DPP, who is leading in the polls, has presented his candidate for vice president: Hsiao Bi-khim. The 52-year-old is regarded as a foreign policy expert with excellent relations with the USA. Beijing reacted with harsh threats.
By Michael Radunski
A whole series of legislative proposals are being put to a vote in Strasbourg this week that will be crucial in completing the Green Deal. The Net Zero Industry Act and the Pesticides Regulation in particular are considered important dossiers – albeit for different reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Party Conference of the Left at the weekend was characterized by a new beginning. The party executive managed to rally the delegates behind its draft and avoid open disputes. There is skepticism towards the lead candidate Carola Rackete.
By Vera Weidenbach
The Parliament 2024 working group meets for the last time on Wednesday. MEPs have developed reforms in five areas under the leadership of Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament. An overview of the state of the debate.
By Markus Grabitz
At his meeting with US President Biden, Xi Jinping reiterated that Taiwan is the biggest and most dangerous problem in bilateral relations. US historian Meredith Oyen spoke with Michael Radunski about the mistakes the US has made – and how a détente in relations can still be achieved.
By Michael Radunski
The 3rd Plenum, an important meeting of the leadership focussed on the economy, is overdue. Xi Jinping apparently has to reconcile internal party ideas on reforms. This indicates that all is not as calm behind the scenes as it seems.
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