Energy was one of the most controversial topics at the European Council. When it comes to security of supply, the EU states want to involve their eastern neighbors even more; and with regards to prices, relief was signaled for Portugal and Spain.
By Eric Bonse
Despite abundant evidence of Evergrande's bankruptcy, a formal filing for bankruptcy remains nowhere in sight. A rescue plan is to be presented by mid-year. The creditors' bankruptcy petitions were apparently unsuccessful. Speaking with Christian Domke Seidel, lawyer Elske Fehl-Weileder explains the underlying reasons.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Falun Gong has become an influential opponent of the Chinese Communist Party abroad. One of the spiritual movement's most successful soft power tools is the Shen Yun dance show, which is creating anti-Beijing sentiment around the world.
By Fabian Peltsch
Washington has imposed new penalties on Russia. The next step would be to target China as well, US President Biden demanded in Brussels. At the G7 summit, he reported an initial success. There was hardly any progress in the EU.
By Eric Bonse
The Western allies are keeping up the pressure on China at the marathon summit in Brussels: NATO, the G7 and the EU. Beijing should distance itself from Russia – and under no circumstances provide material aid to Moscow, they say in unison. As usual, Beijing refuses. Only one diplomat hints that relations with Russia could also have limits.
By Amelie Richter
Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen plan to announce a deal today on shipments of additional LNG from the US to Europe. Von der Leyen spoke yesterday of a "new chapter".
By Manuel Berkel
Foreign countries continue to exert a strong attraction on China's elite – especially for university studies. The state encourages this, but wants to see the young people back home after graduation. It wants to avoid giving the impression that other countries are better than China overall.
By Redaktion Table
The Western allies keep up the pressure on China at the marathon summit in Brussels: NATO, the G7 and the EU. Beijing is expected to distance itself from Russia – and not provide Moscow with material aid under any circumstances, they say in unison. As usual, Beijing deflects. Only one diplomat hints that relations with Russia could also have their limits.
By Redaktion Table
What is US President Biden planning? At a marathon summit in Brussels, he could impose new sanctions against Russia – but also announce an energy partnership with the EU. Commission head von der Leyen hopes for liquefied gas made in the USA.
By Eric Bonse
The Digital Markets Act is intended to protect competition in the digital markets from big tech. The negotiators from the EU institutions have already clarified many issues, but a number of points are still open before the final trilogue. An overview.
By Till Hoppe
