The Brussels-based authority will present its proposals for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact on Wednesday. In doing so, it is taking up some of the German government's concerns, as a draft shows.
By Till Hoppe
The new instrument to strengthen the European defense industry (EDIRPA) was actually intended for rapid deployment from 2022. Today it finally clears an important hurdle. A compromise is also in sight on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Today, the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee is voting on due diligence in supply chains. The political groups were able to agree on a compromise that is more ambitious than the positions of the Commission and Council. But SMEs are now only indirectly held accountable.
By Charlotte Wirth
Rivalry and competition have become more important in the EU-China relationship, says EU chief diplomat Borrell at the Foreign Council in Luxembourg. Now he wants to draw up a new position paper.
By Eric Bonse
Juergen Trittin insists that China cannot drive a wedge between Germany and France. He considers the dependence on the Chinese market serious. Trittin calls for subsidies to re-establish a German solar industry and hopes to resolve the contradiction between human rights and the energy transition for imports in the process. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Trittin.
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Military spending continues to rise to record levels around the globe. The reasons are the Ukraine war and tensions in Asia. There, Xi Jinping is rebuilding the People's Liberation Army. A fear of China is growing in the region.
By Michael Radunski
China's top diplomat in France, Lu Shaye, has questioned the sovereignty of the former states of the Soviet Union. The Baltic EU states see this as proof that China cannot act as a mediator in the war against Ukraine. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers will discuss the incident.
By Amelie Richter
The localization efforts of European companies' research and development in China are still in their infancy. That was the finding of a study by the on-site EU Chamber and Merics, which spoke to local companies. There are several hurdles to the expansion of R D in the People's Republic, even though many could benefit from tax breaks.
By Frank Sieren
Norbert Roettgen is one of Germany's most distinguished foreign policy experts. In this interview, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician urgently warns: Considering China as a possible peace mediator for Ukraine would be naive – and dangerous. He also has clear words for the conduct of the German car industry. Michael Radunski and Felix Lee spoke with Roettgen.
By Redaktion Table
China's top diplomat in France, Lu Shaye, has questioned the sovereignty of the former states of the Soviet Union. The Baltic EU states see this as proof that China cannot act as a mediator in the war against Ukraine. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers will discuss the incident.
By Amelie Richter
