Carmen Herold is a cultural mediator par excellence. Chinese music, in particular, has captivated her – often biting, burning and sometimes brutal. It serves as an alternative to other forms of opposition, such as street protests.
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She is one of the closest advisors to Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton: Lucía Caudet. The Commissioner from France appointed her as Deputy Head of Cabinet in 2019. Before that, she was a spokesperson for the Juncker Commission.
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Last week, Mukhtar Babayev was appointed President-designate for the climate conference in Baku this November. The 55-year-old environment minister of Azerbaijan looks back on a long career in the oil and gas industry. The country is becoming increasingly important for Europe's gas imports.
By Nico Beckert
As a Senior Advisor at the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Dominik Hierlemann advises politicians on democracy and opportunities for participation. The EU's offer is not the problem, he says – but it is hardly used, largely unknown and not very effective.
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Taiwanese opposition politician Jaw Shaw-kong is running for the office of Vice President in next weekend's election. He favors a rapprochement with China.
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The TPP candidate for the vice president's office comes from one of the country's richest business families. She has little political experience and has hardly taken a position on key issues such as Taiwan's relationship with China.
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Nick Nuttall looks back on a diverse career: From stockbroker to UNFCCC spokesperson and finally to rock singer. The communications expert continues to search for positive climate narratives.
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The Romanian was already living in the EU when his home country was still a candidate country. As an economic expert, Siegfried Mureșan has played a key role in shaping the EU budget for years.
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Wu Bai has been creating pop and rock music since 1992, making him popular with a broad audience beyond the borders of Taiwan. When he performs in China, he adapts his repertoire and refrains from using political messages.
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Dong Jun is the first minister of defense from the ranks of the Chinese Navy. This shows where the People's Republic will be focusing its military efforts in the near future: on Taiwan and the South China Sea.
By Michael Radunski
