The compass is now supposed to show the way: The EU is currently debating its guiding strategy on defense and security – the so-called strategic compass. In the future, there is to be more commitment in the area of cyber defense. Brussels also wants to expand its involvement in the Indo-Pacific. That will anger Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
Chinese newspaper Global Times has already called Charlie Weimers and other MPs "radical troublemakers." The reason: They had called for closer relations with Taiwan. But Brussels could be much more active in this regard, the MEP says. In an interview with Amelie Richter, Weimers talks about possible new sanctions and his meeting with Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.
By Amelie Richter
The initial launch of the VW ID.4 on the Chinese market was a flop. But a consistent expansion and restructuring of the sales network has brought the series back on track. And that was necessary – because Volkswagen's electric ambitions are big.
By Redaktion Table
Websites often entice users to do things they don't actually want to do. Policymakers would like to stop these practices — but they are difficult to tackle.
By Redaktion Table
The World Climate Conference in Glasgow ended with a last-minute watering down of the global coal phase-out in the final declaration. EU politicians and NGOs are disappointed, but also highlight numerous successes of COP26. Above all, the agreement on Article 6 is likely to be groundbreaking for the future, even if some questions remain unanswered.
By Lukas Knigge
Where the People's Republic's journey in world history will lead is not decided in Beijing alone – geopolitical developments, economic competition, and disruptive fires such as pandemics weave the coordinate network of the future global balance of power. But who is at the helm in Beijing when it comes to the direction of policy in the years ahead is no longer in doubt since the 6th Plenum. How is Xi's expansion of power viewed in the West?
By Marcel Grzanna
Hardly anyone in Germany understands China's economy as well as Doris Fischer from the Julius-Maximilian-Universität of Würzburg. In China.Table, she explains why bad news in individual sectors does not immediately mean that growth will collapse. Unlike other experts, she cannot identify the country's foreclosure. The interview was conducted by Felix Lee.
By Felix Lee
The final spurt at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow has past and key issues are still unresolved. Germany's chief negotiator Jochen Flasbarth is nevertheless optimistic. In an interview with Lukas Scheid and Timo Landenberger, the BMU State Secretary welcomes China's new climate protection ambitions and calls for a date for the global coal phase-out.
By Lukas Knigge
After years in the opposition, the Greens and the FDP are on the verge of taking back government benches. The fight over ministerial posts is already in full swing. However, the real problem only begins in the ranks after that: Both parties are short of staff — which is why they now have to come up with new strategies.
By Falk Steiner
The EU Commission is beginning the internal coordination of the new climate and energy aid guidelines — Competition Commissioner Vestager seems willing to compromise. There is an internal dispute about the IPCEI instrument.
By Till Hoppe
