China is purposefully recruiting former Bundeswehr soldiers to train Chinese fighter pilots. German Defence Minister Pistorius demands an immediate end to this practice. German foreign policy experts are alarmed. Because it is by no means basic training.
By Redaktion Table
The war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates: the EU's financial framework is not designed to cope with all this. Nevertheless, the Commission is unlikely to ask the member states for a large additional payment. The sovereignty fund will thus not be a great success.
By Till Hoppe
The trilogue on the controversial building directive is set to begin next week. Now, Minister of Construction Klara Geywitz (SPD) is calling for changes to the already adopted position of the member states.
By Manuel Berkel
Despite concessions to foreign banks, the Chinese market is difficult to conquer, even for large international financial services providers like JPMorgan. Apart from the economic situation in China and political campaigns, tensions between Washington and Beijing threaten to escalate further.
By Jörn Petring
The Christian Democrats are calling for a regulatory break but are unable to prevail on the Supply Chain Act. The Liberals now hold the key to the next disputed issues. However, they don't want to be co-opted by the EPP and will decide on a case-by-case basis.
By Till Hoppe
Yesterday, the EU Parliament adopted its report on the Due Diligence Act. It corresponds to the draft of the Legal Affairs Committee with only one exception: The directors' clause did not receive a majority. The negotiations with the Council that now lie ahead will be difficult.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The involvement of the Volkswagen Group in Xinjiang raises so many questions that major investors have become skeptical. The investment company Deka has since removed Volkswagen stocks from its sustainability program as "no longer investable." As Table.Media has learned, investors expect an independent audit firm to inspect the plant soon.
By Marcel Grzanna
Forty-seven heads of state and government are expected in Moldova's capital today for the second European Political Community summit, originally an idea of Emmanuel Macron. The new format is also an anti-Putin summit. Whether that will suffice as a bracket, in the long run, remains to be seen.
By Stephan Israel
The representatives of the EU and the USA showed demonstrative unity at the press conference at the end of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). There was convergence not only on the issue of dealing with China. Important decisions were also made on electromobility and AI.
By Till Hoppe
The government of Namibia has approved a German hydrogen project. In addition, many other project developers are pursuing the production of green hydrogen. The new energy carrier could spark tremendous growth in Africa.
By Redaktion Table
