Spain votes on July 23. The incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is trying to restore his damaged image. He sees himself primarily as a victim of the conservative media and the economic right. Polls see opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo in the lead, but he may need the right-wing Vox party to get into office.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The Christian Democrat, Social Democrat and Liberal party families played a key role in ensuring that Ursula von der Leyen received a majority in the European Parliament in 2019 and became Commission President. Four years have passed since then. The common ground in the so-called von der Leyen coalition has apparently been used up.
By Markus Grabitz
Those who feared a verbal rampage from Beijing can rest easy. Both China's leadership and the media are reacting calmly to Germany's China strategy. VW dares an unusual interpretation for its own benefit, while the Chancellor seeks a middle course. We have compiled the reactions to the document.
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In an interview conducted by Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, the Director of the China Research Institute Merics, Mikko Huotari, evaluates the German government's China strategy. Huotari sees it largely positive: The document defines the relationship between the two countries and shows a path to de-risking. However, Huotari has doubts about the practical implementation of the ideas.
By Redaktion Table
In its first China strategy paper, the German government addresses the problems in its relations with Beijing more clearly than before. At the same time, it pledges to coordinate closely with EU partners. Both aspects are well received in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
Last week, the rapporteurs reached a preliminary position on the electricity market reform. Table.Media has obtained the text, which reveals surprises for renewable energy, but above all, the reform agenda for the next three years.
By Manuel Berkel
The German government reminds the People's Republic that universal human rights are unchangeable. That is a good thing. However, whether it will be successful in practice remains to be seen.
By Marcel Grzanna
In no other policy field does Germany position itself more clearly in the triad of partner, competitor and rival than in geopolitics: China is clearly identified as a systemic rival. What seems like a gamble for German politicians may not go far enough for some Western partners, however. After a clear introduction, they prefer to cautiously formulate the specifics.
By Michael Radunski
In its first China strategy paper, the German government addresses the problems in its relations with Beijing more clearly than before. At the same time, it pledges to coordinate closely with EU partners. Both aspects are well received in Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
Climate policy plays an important part in the German government's first China strategy. Germany is faced with a dilemma here: On the one hand, the German government wants to encourage China to show more commitment to climate action. On the other hand, it wishes to reduce its dependence on green technology imports from China. So more cooperation and more independence simultaneously – how can both goals be achieved?
By Nico Beckert
