Taiwan election: reactions anger Beijing
William Lai will be Taiwan's new president. The congratulations to the election winner from Washington upset the Chinese leadership. The Europeans react more cautiously.
By Redaktion Table
William Lai will be Taiwan's new president. The congratulations to the election winner from Washington upset the Chinese leadership. The Europeans react more cautiously.
By Redaktion Table
The German government wants to prevent different electricity prices on the exchange. Now it senses a new EU plan to split the German price zone through the back door – and is suing Europe's top regulators.
By Manuel Berkel
The Chinese leadership has criticized the result of the presidential election in Taiwan, but a military response is not expected. Instead, China is increasingly relying on a dual strategy of embrace and threat.
By Redaktion Table
Lai Ching-te won the presidential election, but his DPP lost its majority in parliament. Voters like his foreign policy program, but want a change in domestic policy. China will try to exploit the rift, while Europe has opportunities.
By Michael Radunski
Taiwan's future president, William Lai, from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led the vote count shortly before it concluded. Voters thereby affirmed the course set by his predecessor, emphasizing greater independence from China. Beijing's intimidation attempts proved futile.
By Felix Lee
The dispute over the rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the EU continues. The hard-won compromise on the AI Act is not well-received by everyone; the FDP in the EU Parliament rejects it. It is also unclear how the German government will vote.
By Corinna Visser
Despite the Founding Day of Republika Srpska being declared unconstitutional, the President of the Bosnian Serb entity, Milorad Dodik, organized a police parade this week. Next week, he will face charges for possible violations of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
By Redaktion Table
After receiving the green light for EU accession for Moldova and Ukraine at the last EU summit, accession talks are set to commence in 2024. The roadmap for expansion and the accompanying EU reform is slowly taking shape under the Belgian Council Presidency.
By Eric Bonse
Taiwan will elect a new president and a new parliament on Saturday. The election is also a question of direction. How will the country deal with China in the future? Will it continue on a China-critical course or return to a rapprochement with Beijing?
By David Demes
The string of visits from Europe to Beijing will continue in 2024. Belgium's Prime Minister De Croo will kick it off this year. His country has held the EU Council Presidency since the beginning of the year. De Croo's visit will set the tone for the coming months.
By Amelie Richter