It is expected that European competitiveness, defence, the internal market and the multilateral legal order will be priorities in Ursula von der Leyen's program. But what about the European Green Deal, Marc Weissgerber from the think tank E3G wants to know.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China's leadership will define the political framework for the coming years at the Third Plenum. However, the West has unrealistic expectations. Because our answer to problems is not China's answer.
By Amelie Richter
EU policy has let the economy down in recent years, criticizes Gesamtmetall President Stefan Wolf. He calls for a new style of government and a change in policy – the EU should limit itself to measures that actually have European added value.
By Till Hoppe
The parliamentary elections have not brought the political clarity desired by President Emmanuel Macron. On the contrary: France's party landscape is more divided than ever, regardless of political direction. This makes it extremely difficult to form a government.
By Claire Stam
The leadership in Beijing operates an intricate propaganda apparatus that keeps an eye on China's public opinion. To guide it in the desired direction, so-called writing groups 写作组 publish influential articles in the party media under pseudonyms pretending to be individual authors.
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Europe's increasing digital dependence on technologies from the USA and China requires a rethink of European digital policy. BITMi President Oliver Grün explains the necessary steps and the role of IT SMEs.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Shenzhen was long regarded as the "workbench of the world." In the meantime, the metropolis has transformed itself into an up-and-coming high-tech location with enormous development momentum. The next transformation is imminent.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The German government plans to publish a hydrogen import strategy in the near future. However, concrete and binding criteria are needed for a sustainable and fair global hydrogen market.
By Experts Table.Briefings
To secure re-election, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a broad centrist coalition, writes Sabine Nallinger. This is a challenging endeavor where a green industrial deal could help, combining security, climate action and competitiveness.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Labour's landslide victory means the UK is bucking the trend of a Europe-wide shift to the right and towards political inertia. Under the new government, the UK and the EU can rapidly deepen their cooperation, writes Jake Benford in this Opinion. However, this would require the EU to show more flexibility, strategic ability and political coherence.
By Redaktion Table
