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Falk Steiner, Corinna Visser

Digital outlook: what is to be completed

Many important digital laws have already been completed and are being implemented – such as the DSA and DMA. Other pieces of legislation are still hotly debated – like the AI-Act. An outlook on the digital agenda for fall 2023.

By Corinna Visser

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GTAI: More BRI investment in Arabia

In cooperation with Germany Trade and Invest, China.Table presents a quarterly evaluation of investments along the New Silk Road. In the first half of 2023, investments focused on the Gulf region, with which China has signed a particularly large number of projects.

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Xi hears the camels' call: ten years of BRI

When Xi Jinping announced the new Silk Road in Kazakhstan in 2013, hardly anyone grasped the project's significance. Skepticism was high. But ten years later, the Chinese president has more than fulfilled his goals from back then.

By Frank Sieren

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Dirty election campaign in Poland

Jaroslaw Kaczynski is using the methods of Donald Trump and other populists in the run-up to the Oct. 15 elections. His ruling PiS is quite clearly ahead in the polls of the civic coalition of former prime minister and challenger Donald Tusk. Tusk's potential partners could fail to clear the eight-percent hurdle.

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Media Freedom Act: Parliament puts the finishing touches

Parliament is about to do its final work on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). On Thursday, the Culture and Media Committee will adopt its position. After the planned amendments to the articles were finalized before the summer break, the recitals are now ready. The major digital providers have criticized the plans.

By Falk Steiner

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Huawei: Germany considers even stricter requirements

Chinese network suppliers are now considered a potential security risk. The German debate about the consequences for the existing network is now entering a new round. The Ministry of the Interior is now also questioning antennas.

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Li Qiang courts Southeast Asia

China-ASEAN: The countries of Southeast Asia will attempt to readjust their position vis-à-vis China and the USA at the upcoming summits. Trade with China is highly attractive, but they do not want to commit to one camp.

By Frank Sieren

Ukraine can hope for stable EU military aid

Chances are good that EU foreign affairs envoy Josep Borrell will get his proposal for long-term financing of Ukraine's military aid through before the end of the year. But will the €20 billion be enough – and what about transparency?

By Stephan Israel

AI Act could scare off investors

President Macron wants to bring France into a leading role in artificial intelligence – and is putting a lot of money into it. Private investors, on the other hand, are hesitant. They are uncertain about what the AI Act will mean for the industry.

By Corinna Visser