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Opinion

The EU must network more effectively

Connectivity – be it the interconnection of transport routes, mobile and energy supply, or people – should now be at the top of the European Union's to-do list. The European Parliament has made proposals on how this can be implemented best. Given the Belt and Road Initiative, MEPs call for more coordination between European foreign, development, trade and security policies.

By Amelie Richter

China won 2020

After a rocky start, China has clearly ended 2020 on a high note, having brought the pandemic under control and strengthened its position both in Asia and on the global stage. Though the world has been spared another four years of Donald Trump, America and its allies will have their work cut out for them.

By Ning Wang