With the reciprocal tariffs, US President Trump is undermining the WTO principles for all members. For the EU, there is an additional risk that he will treat member states differently.
By Marc Winkelmann
One week after the parliamentary elections in Kosovo, Prime Minister Albin Kurti expresses his concern about "Serbian-Russian imperialism" in an interview with Table.Briefings – and complains about unequal treatment by the EU.
By Gabriel Bub
The German government's response to a minor interpellation regarding implementing the China strategy turned out disappointing. Especially in the areas of reciprocity, diversification of the economy and de-risking, hardly any concrete successes have emerged so far.
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Due to high gas prices, resistance to the European storage targets is growing among EU states. For the first time, the German government is openly advocating more flexibility. The market relaxed immediately.
By Manuel Berkel
Following a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has announced that they have agreed to start peace negotiations on Ukraine immediately. Almost simultaneously, his Secretary of Defense presented the US administration's plans during his first appearance at NATO headquarters.
By Stephan Israel
A growing number of countries call for a CO2 price on maritime transport. It would be the first global climate levy. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will negotiate the issue from 17 February. The chances of an agreement are high.
By Fritz Vorholz
The next German government must accelerate hydrogen supply to the German economy. Import pipelines are already experiencing delays and production in partner countries has not yet been ramped up. Experts hold politicians to be particularly responsible for promoting pipeline expansion and securing demand.
By Nico Beckert
The idea of withdrawing the privileges of a normal trading partner from China is circulating in Washington. Ending the so-called PNTR status would have far-reaching consequences.
By Jörn Petring
While Europe is leading the way with strict AI rules, China is taking a pragmatic approach – and strict control. The Chinese model with its strong ideological control could be particularly attractive for governments in the Global South.
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Klaus Iohannis was once popular as mayor of Sibiu, but his image increasingly suffered in the office of president. The fact that he is now resigning is probably not only due to the harsh criticism from the opposition.
By Frank Stier
