How does the People's Republic choose its relations with other countries – and explains to its people with whom it maintains what partnerships? In the days of the East-West conflict, this was easy. China maintained relations with the socialist camp. Today we are seeing a plethora of partnerships – with complicated designations.
By Experts Table.Briefings
He became one of the leading experts on agricultural issues in the European Parliament. Now, Éric Andrieu (S D), an MEP from the south of France, has decided to "turn over a new leaf". The politician, who represents the Grand Sud-Ouest constituency in France, will no longer run in the European elections.
By Claire Stam
Angela Merkel traditionally used the Petersberg Climate Dialogue for strong announcements. Olaf Scholz, on the other hand, has so far eroded Germany's climate policy credibility with his policies. Petersberg now offers him the opportunity to make amends.
By Redaktion Table
The US cannot afford a real conflict with China. By importing a lot from Asia, they keep prices low and compensate for their own inadequate savings performance. Suspicions of bad intentions should not lead to economic missteps.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act lacks a clear vision. The deadlines and also the execution are implausible, says André Loesekrug-Pietri. In this opinion, the Chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) lists three pillars that would make it work.
By Experts Table.Briefings
On April 24, it will have been exactly one year since Emmanuel Macron was re-elected. The passing of the pension reform law without parliamentary approval has increased unrest in France. The question arises regarding the constitutional limits of French institutions.
By Claire Stam
Our column "China Perspective" is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's piece is about a group suicide that has sparked great shock on social media. Many Chinese can relate to their anguish.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Over the past three decades, Beijing's growth targets have become a self-fulfilling prophecy. However, an unfavorable external environment should be a reason for China to look beyond growth.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Since the adoption of the new agreement between Belgrade and Pristina at the end of February, the success of the intensified diplomatic initiative of the EU and the US to normalize relations between Belgrade and Pristina has been unclear. Even the verbal agreement on the implementation annex on March 18 could not change this, writes Marina Vulović of the SWP.
By Experts Table.Briefings
