In an Interview with Table.Media, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defends her ministry's China strategy. Regarding diversification, the Green politician praised Germany's small and medium-sized enterprises - and criticized the large Dax corporations. The questions were submitted by Stefan Braun.
By Redaktion Table
Almost every electric bus in the world is on the road in China. The People's Republic is therefore driving global development with its subsidy policy. The EU can also learn lessons from China's e-bus boom.
By Nico Beckert
2023 will mainly be about realizing the EU's climate protection plans because large parts of the Fit for 55 package have been completed. In addition, there will be a few new legislative proposals and the formal adoption of the old ones.
By Lukas Knigge
Until now, IG Metall has largely kept a low profile on the regulation of cars and trucks by the EU. Now it is speaking out with a position paper, which is exclusively available to Europe.Table. Michael Brecht, head of the General Works Council at Daimler Truck, calls for corrections to Euro 7.
By Markus Grabitz
Covid vaccinations and medications are currently in higher demand among Chinese tourists in the gambling mecca of Macau than a spot at the roulette table. Casino owners hope that the new year will also bring the longed-for recovery. And with them, the entire city, which has made its productivity and prosperity almost completely dependent on the gambling passion of Chinese customers.
By Redaktion Table
More and more Chinese women decide not to get married. But unmarried women face social and economic disadvantages. Single mothers have it especially hard.
By Fabian Peltsch
Emmanuel Macron has interwoven European policy with French domestic politics more closely than any of his predecessors. This benefits the country's ideas and initiatives at the EU level.
By Claire Stam
With the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Right to Repair, the EU Commission announced two important legislative projects for the first quarter. The progress of the EU Supply Chain Act will also be interesting to watch this year. An outlook on the upcoming months.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Leading experts from universities, think tanks and the private sector have given their assessments for China.Table on how the trends of the old year will continue into 2023 – and what new developments are on the horizon.
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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei considers the Chinese leadership’s decisions chaotic and confusing, saying the abrupt departure from zero-Covid brings “panic and death.” Nevertheless, he sees no weakening of the regime. At the same time, he reiterates his criticism of the Germans’ faith in authority. The questions were asked by Fabian Peltsch.
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