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"China must be high on the political agenda"

Annalena Baerbock doesn't think it's a good idea for Germany to go it alone on China policy - because in her view this weakens Europe's position. In the interview she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The top candidate of the Green Party answered the questions in writing. You can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election here.

By Felix Lee

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'China must be high on the political agenda'

Annalena Baerbock does not think it is a good idea for Germany to go it alone in China policy – because in her view, this weakens Europe's position. In this interview, she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The Green Party's top candidate answered the questions in writing. For more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election, click here.

By Amelie Richter

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Fit for 55: responsibilities in the EP

Parliament is deciding these days who will take the lead on the Fit for 55 climate package legislation. The first names are crystallizing. Two German MEPs are likely to occupy key positions.

By Timo Landenberger

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Are German suppliers losing out?

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation towards electromobility. China's suppliers have been able to take advantage of this transformation – and are thus becoming increasingly important for the German automotive industry. This increases the pressure on German companies to innovate. But here in Germany, the transformation is proving sluggish.

By Ning Wang

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How AutoX is leaving behind its competition in autonomous driving

The Chinese start-up AutoX has published a video in which one of its autonomous robot taxis masters Chinese rush-hour traffic without a driver. The message of this spectacular test drive is clear: If you pass here, you'll make it everywhere. What is the secret of the Chinese tech company?

By Frank Sieren

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Election check II: the Lindner plan

Who can form a government with whom after the Bundestag elections depends on the parties' ability to compromise. Each player brings their own non-negotiable positions, as well as those that are willingly given up for the sake of successful negotiations. Europe.Table examines the party programs for possible lines of compromise with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today: the government plan of the FDP.

By Lukas Knigge

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Why Emmanuel Macron fears the FDP

Behind the scenes in Berlin, France's president is campaigning for a reform of the Stability Pact. But his liberal party friends, of all people, are giving him a raw deal. The FDP's possible participation in government is viewed critically in Paris.

By Till Hoppe

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Election Check I: the Laschet program

The Bundestag elections and the possible governing coalitions are also decisive for Europe and Germany's role in the EU. The parties' election programs form the basis for the exploratory talks. Europe.Table examines the programs and possible lines of conflict with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today's starting point: the joint government program of the CDU and CSU.

By Timo Landenberger

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Boss, Lidl and C&A reject allegations of forced labour by Uyghurs

The human rights organization ECCHR had filed criminal charges against several German textile brands and retailers with the Federal Prosecutor General in Karlsruhe. The accusation: companies such as Hugo Boss and Lidl are said to have directly or indirectly profited from forced labor of Uyghurs in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. The lawsuit is the harbinger of increasing pressure on companies doing business in China. Now the companies are reacting.

By Felix Lee

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On the death of German ambassador Jan Hecker

Jan Hecker was one of Angela Merkel's closest confidants. The Chancellor purposely sent her chief foreign policy advisor to Beijing, so that Germany would be represented by an experienced and decisive diplomat. Hecker has now passed unexpectedly after only a few days in office.

By Michael Radunski