Merz in Washington: Trump’s sharp criticism of Europe
Friedrich Merz met with Donald Trump in Washington after the attack on Iran. Trump had sharp criticism for his European partners.
By Sara Sievert
Friedrich Merz met with Donald Trump in Washington after the attack on Iran. Trump had sharp criticism for his European partners.
By Sara Sievert
China’s leadership is hoping Trump will change the official US language on Taiwan. Access to the best American high-end chips is no longer that important for China anyway, argues security expert Zhou Bo.
By Angela Köckritz
The reduction of tariffs on US products as part of the trade deal with the EU has been put on hold for the time being. The Parliament and the Commission are waiting for more detailed information from the US.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
Following the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs, casting doubt on the transatlantic trade agreement with the European Union. Regardless of the next steps, however, companies may be entitled to claim billions in potential refunds.
By Katharina Kort
The news agency Reuters reports, citing three insiders, that Washington is setting up a portal on which content that has been blocked as illegal in other countries will be accessible. The State Department is said to be in charge of this.
By Corinna Visser
The Trump administration describes the lifting of the “endangerment finding” as a reduction in bureaucracy and a help for the economy. However, uncertainty is growing in the automotive and energy industries, and a wave of lawsuits threatens from federal states and NGOs.
By Umair Irfan
King Frederik X is visiting Greenland to underscore the close ties between the Arctic territory and the Kingdom of Denmark. The trip comes amid renewed tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s claims to the Arctic island.
By Redaktion Table
EU Commissioner Šuica will travel to Washington for the first meeting of the body set up by US President Trump. Through this act, the Commission hopes to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the peace process in Gaza without actually becoming a member of the Board of Peace itself.
By Almut Siefert
The physician Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his work combating sexual violence in armed conflicts. Speaking to Table.Briefings after returning to Berlin from the Munich Security Conference, Mukwege outlines his assessment of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what he believes must be done to address sexual violence.
By Lucia Weiß and Arne Schütte