The second part of the event "China Strategy 2023" focused on China as a rival. The foreign policy discussion revolved around old war horses, the cacophony between von der Leyen and Macron, and urgently necessary China expertise.
By Redaktion Table
Nothing will be achieved in global climate action without China. The country is essential for reducing global emissions, procuring materials crucial for the energy transition and lowering the costs of clean technology. However, in some areas, the West is now more dependent on China than vice versa. And it lags behind in the race for geopolitical influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The second part of the event "China Strategy 2023" focused on China as a rival. The foreign policy discussion revolved around old war horses, the cacophony between von der Leyen and Macron, and urgently necessary China expertise.
By Michael Radunski
The first part of the event "China Strategy 2023" dealt with China as a competitor. The invited entrepreneurs are aware of the problems with China. Many see the solution within the companies themselves.
By Michael Radunski
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
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
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
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
