A few weeks after the Wagner rebellion, the situation in Russia has calmed down, at least on the surface. But the long-term consequences remain unclear. China is monitoring the situation closely and perhaps even somewhat nervously: Instability or a system collapse in its allied neighbor would be fatal for Beijing.
By Christiane Kuehl
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
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
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
After months of internal debates, the German government has agreed on core guidelines for its engagement with China. Relations will be placed on a completely new footing.
By Felix Lee
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
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
