German carmakers rely on brand and history; Chinese manufacturers rely on speed, price and software. In this interview, an industry expert explains why Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes are losing ground globally – and why user focus is becoming more important than engineering tradition.
By Julia Fiedler
Climate protection, competitiveness, and independence must go hand in hand, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra urges in an interview. Ahead of COP31 in November, he calls on other countries to take on more responsibility.
By Lukas Knigge
Earlier this month, South Africa announced record increases in gasoline and diesel prices following the war in Iran. In an interview with Africa.Table, South African foreign minister Ronald Lamola discusses the war’s impact on his country and why African mediation efforts deserve greater international attention.
By David Renke
Trade, energy, infrastructure – China is virtually omnipresent in the Indo-Pacific. Florian Hahn, Minister of State at the German Foreign Office, is heading to the ASEAN ministerial meeting with a clear message: Europe is no longer hesitating.
By Amelie Richter
In March, Mozambique pulled off a major surprise: The country repaid its International Monetary Fund (IMF) debt in full and well ahead of schedule. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Mozambique’s minister of public works, housing and water resources, Fernando Rafael, explains what is behind the move and which business sectors the country wants to promote in the future.
By David Renke
As part of the Sudan Conference in Berlin, the UNDP published a report on possible development scenarios for the country. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Marina Walter explains how heavily the war will burden future generations of Sudanese as well.
By David Renke
The World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings began on Monday amid mounting global challenges. In an interview with Table.Briefings, Patricia Wratil, head of the World Bank’s Berlin office, explains how the bank aims to support the poorest countries as development budgets are being cut worldwide.
By David Renke
German automakers should use their financial reserves to buy stakes in successful Chinese green-tech companies, Climate analyst Li Shuo argues. At the political level, the first step could be a “technology-for-market” bargain.
By Leonardo Pape
With his new book, “When China Attacks: A Scenario,” political scientist Andreas Fulda aims to sound the alarm. He argues that it is still not too late to deter China from invading Taiwan. To prevent that outcome, he lays out several proposals – including arms for Taiwan.
By Marcel Grzanna
Reliance on US weapons as well as a massive gap between supply and demand are reasons for Europe to focus on its own development efforts, EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Markus Bickel
