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
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
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 role in the German government's first China strategy. Germany faces a dilemma: On the one hand, the federal government wants to encourage China to be more engaged in climate action. On the other hand, it wants to reduce dependence on green technology imports from China. So, how can both goals be achieved simultaneously – more cooperation and more independence?
By Nico Beckert
Would a concrete roadmap for Ukraine's NATO membership deter Russia or drive it to escalation? When it came to the answer, the more reticent members of the alliance prevailed in Vilnius and offered Kyiv a perspective without a date. Volodymyr Zelenskiy nevertheless thanks them profusely – not least for large arms packages and possible security guarantees.
By Stephan Israel
The motion of the Environment Committee to reject the Nature Restoration Law as a whole did not receive a majority. This is, above all, a political defeat for the EPP, which threw all its weight into the scales. However, the adopted text is also not a clear victory for the proponents of the law.
By Claire Stam
Rishi Sunak's climate policy disappoints independent advisors, party associates and the opposition: They criticize a lack of focus on reducing emissions, jeopardizing climate goals, and unclear commitments to international financing. Now, pressure is mounting because NGOs have announced a new climate lawsuit.
By Redaktion Table
Over the past months, Russia has banned many international environmental organizations. With them, the last critical experts have fallen silent. Without them, the climate goals, strategies and measures of the Russian government can hardly be independently assessed.
By Arne Schütte
The motion of the Environment Committee to reject the renaturation law as a whole did not get a majority in the plenum on Wednesday. This is above all a political defeat for the EPP, which had thrown all its weight into the balance. However, the adopted text is not a clear victory for the supporters of the law either.
By Claire Stam
The China strategy is intended to cover all major interests of society. The perspectives of the economy and security policymakers are difficult to reconcile but had to come together under one roof. Behind the scenes, there was a tough struggle over the wording.
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