At their first joint appearance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set out clear positions – bringing Berlin closer to the EU’s line. Despite a polite diplomatic tone, it became evident that differences remain on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
The coalition between SPD and CDU/CSU is showing an increasing lack of transparency in the approval of arms expenditure, says Sebastian Schäfer, budget policy spokesperson for the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag. In view of the current security situation, he finds this worrying.
By Markus Bickel
The Bundeswehr's Cyber Innovation Hub presented innovations in the field of Software Defined Defense on Thursday. The ten projects were developed by Bundeswehr soldiers.
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Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will meet with President Maia Sandu in Chișinău on Friday for their first EU-Moldova summit. The delicate question looming over the gathering will be whether Moldova can begin accession negotiations independently of Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Agriculture has major potential to contribute to EU climate neutrality – by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, storing carbon and providing alternatives to fossil raw materials. To mobilize this potential, the sector must finally become an integral part of the EU’s climate agenda.
By Christine Chemnitz and Harald Grethe
Next Tuesday, the Defense Committee will discuss a law that aims to approve wind energy projects more quickly. Military concerns should then also be taken into account when modifying existing plants.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
During the 2016 US election campaign, Johnnie Moore organized the support of US evangelicals for Donald Trump. For the past four weeks, he has headed the controversial aid organization Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
By Markus Bickel
The USA and Vietnam have concluded a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Vietnamese exports - but with tough conditions against Chinese re-exports. Beijing reacts indignantly and announces countermeasures.
By Fabian Peltsch
During his first appointment with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul set a clear tone – and positioned Berlin closer to the EU line. Despite polite words, it became clear that the differences with Beijing on export controls, security issues and the war in Ukraine remain. A sneak peek of the EU-China summit.
By Amelie Richter
