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Ralph Weber
Opinion

The diplomatic approach to fundamental political difference

The purpose of diplomatic language is to prevent political differences that lead to a deterioration of relations between two states. Ralph Weber of the University of Basel sees in a diplomatic verbal exchange with authoritarian states a risk of undermining own democratic values. Especially when they have existed for 50 years, as between Germany and the People's Republic of China. Therefore, democracies should pay meticulous attention to their choice of words and avoid the use of numerous terms.

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Claire Stam
Opinion

What's cooking in Brussels: dining table and bridge

The menu of the day is the art of culinary diplomacy. Today is the day of European summits, which seem to favor the end of the week since the start of the war in Ukraine. The table order plays an important role during negotiations – and increasingly also the passerelle, a small bridge.

By Claire Stam

Opinion

The Party, the Party, is always right!

Our "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article looks at the Chinese Communist Party. An exclusive club that is not only difficult to join, but also jealously guards loyalty.

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Tannock
Opinion

Xi Jinping's radioactive friend

Instead of weakening the United States and bolstering China’s geopolitical standing, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has accomplished the exact opposite. As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an unprecedented third term, the growing desperation of Russian President Vladimir Putin should serve as a cautionary tale.

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Claire Stam
Opinion

What's cooking in Brussels: in the energy carousel

Fries at Maison Antoine. This Friday marks the start of a turbulent week for energy: ministers, government leaders, Commission officials and MEPs are all wrestling over texts with the common goal of lowering electricity bills for all of us – and thus defusing the looming social explosion.

By Claire Stam

Johnny Erling
Opinion

China's prettiest myth of 'half the sky'

"Women hold up half the sky" is one of Mao Zedong's most famous one-liners. Truth be told, he never actually said this. To this day, women in China are largely excluded from political power. Economically, on the other hand, they are steadily rising to the top of the world.

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Karl Haeusgen zum SMEI
Opinion

Protection of the internal market is a delicate task

With the Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), the EU Commission has published a European emergency instrument for the European single market. But the result is rather unsatisfactory and in parts, a no-go for companies, according to Karl Haeusgen, President of the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association VDMA. He rejects far-reaching interventions in entrepreneurial freedom.

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Opinion

Italy after the election: Meloni's balancing act

The desire for a political alternative led to the election victory of the Fratelli d'Italia, according to Andrea De Petris. However, Giorgia Meloni will not be able to deviate significantly from Mario Draghi's reform course in the future. She also faces a balancing act within her right-wing alliance.

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