The incoming coalition in The Hague seeks to reassert the Netherlands’ influence within the European Union. Under its plans, strengthening Europe will depend on deeper cooperation in defense, energy, and key technologies, combined with a tougher and more consistent response to violations of the rule of law across the bloc.
By Stephan Israel
At its Leaders’ Retreat in Zagreb, the European People’s Party (EPP) decided to strengthen military cohesion within the European Union. The group’s leader, Manfred Weber, has been tasked with developing a concept for an expanded defense union.
By Markus Grabitz
At its Leaders’ Retreat in Zagreb, the European People’s Party (EPP) decided to strengthen military cohesion within the European Union. The group’s leader, Manfred Weber, has been tasked with developing a concept for an expanded defense union.
By Markus Grabitz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented India’s budget on Sunday for the fiscal year beginning in April. It increases infrastructure spending by 11.5% to a record level.
By Julia Fiedler
In light of China’s export strength, Daniel Marwecki of the University of Hong Kong argues that Europe needs smart industrial policy and partnerships with rising countries such as India. At the same time, he urges Europe and the United States to manage their decline with dignity.
By Leonardo Pape
In six days, Germany’s foreign minister will visit Singapore, New Zealand, Tonga, Australia and Brunei. A major role will also be played by a country that is not on the itinerary at all: China.
By Angela Köckritz
President Trump has threatened punitive tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian goods if the country signs a trade deal with China. The threats are escalating already strained relations between the neighbors.
By Julia Fiedler
China is massively expanding its charging network and plans to have more than 28 million charging points by 2027. The goal is to ensure adequate supply for the rapidly growing number of electric vehicles.
By Julia Fiedler
Ding Shizhong, CEO of sportswear group Anta, is known internally as a “pressure cooker” or a “juicer” – someone who squeezes the maximum out of every project. His latest prize: the German company Puma. Ding is also politically influential, having at times served as a deputy to the National People’s Congress.
By Jörn Petring
BYD posted a sharp sales decline at the start of the year. January sales fell by just over 30% year-on-year. Production was also cut back significantly.
By Julia Fiedler
