China's economy will grow primarily through exports in 2025, while domestic demand will remain weak. Slower interest rates and ongoing challenges in the real estate market are expected in the coming year.
By Redaktion Table
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has sent an unmistakable signal: statutory climate targets are legally enforceable, and the German government is obliged to comply with them. For companies, the ruling implies a tighter regulatory framework in the short term – but greater clarity and competitive advantages in the long run
By Gunther Dütsch
Rather than relying on deterrence and isolation, Spain is pursuing the regularization of migrants. Unlike many of its European neighbors, the country has recognized the benefits of immigration and is using arrivals to address its structural challenges.
By Judith Kohlenberger
The EU–India agreement opens access to one of the world’s largest growth and export markets. However, its complex regulatory framework may continue to pose significant hurdles for companies seeking to fully capitalize on the new opportunities.
By Volker Treier
The EU could hit the USA hard by imposing export taxes on products that the American economy urgently needs from Europe. For example, pharmaceutical products and machines for manufacturing microchips.
By Daniel Gros
With her reform agenda, German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali Radovan, says she wants to make her department “fit for the future.” Ralf Südhoff, director of the Center for Humanitarian Action (CHA), sees the proposed realignment as a risky break with the ministry’s traditional core mission.
By Ralf Südhoff
China’s foreign policy has changed – from Confucian patience to Mao’s propaganda and on to Xi’s aggressive great-power strategy.
By Johnny Erling
China’s economy proved more resilient than expected last year. But the communist leadership is aware of the deeper structural constraints it faces. Short-term stability must not come at the expense of long-term reforms.
By Jong-Wha Lee
There is no way around stronger defense integration for Europe, write Frank Kuhn and Lukas Mengelkamp. This is because the United States’ new defense strategy poses a dilemma for Europeans. Difficult debates about Europe’s own nuclear deterrent are also to be expected.
By Frank Kuhn and Lukas Mengelkamp
Artificial intelligence should enable faster, better, and more resilient corporate decision-making. Europe’s problem lies less in technology than in its ability to decide.
By Thorsten Heilig
