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19.02.2023, Bayern, München: Kaja Kallas, Ministerpräsidentin von Estland, nimmt an der Sicherheitskonferenz teil. Die 59. Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz (MSC) findet vom 17. bis zum 19. Februar 2023 im Hotel Bayerischer Hof in München statt. Foto: Sven Hoppe/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++

June 30th, 2025

EU-China dialogue: Kallas meets Wang in Brussels

On July 2, the EU and China will meet in Brussels for the 13th Strategic Dialogue. The focus will be on bilateral relations, the EU-China summit and current foreign policy crises.

By Amelie Richter

News | EU foreign policy

June 30th, 2025

EU-China-Dialog: Kallas trifft Wang in Brüssel

Am 2. Juli treffen sich die EU und China in Brüssel zum 13. Strategischen Dialog. Im Fokus stehen bilaterale Beziehungen, der EU-China-Gipfel sowie aktuelle außenpolitische Krisen.

By Amelie Richter

Feature

May 20th, 2025

What’s still in the EU’s Russia sanctions arsenal

The EU foreign ministers have formally adopted the 17th sanctions package against Russia and are now discussing the next round of punitive measures to further increase pressure. “There must be no taboos,” said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

By Stephan Israel

News

March 17th, 2025

Ukraine aid package: Why Kallas is not making progress.

Together with the Netherlands, most Eastern Europeans and Scandinavians, Germany supports Kaja Kallas' military aid package for Ukraine. However, France, Spain and Italy are facing difficulties in view of their empty coffers.

By Stephan Israel

News

March 13th, 2025

South Africa: EU plans to mobilize billions for energy transition.

The EU demonstrated unity with South Africa at the summit in South Africa. The focus of relations is the expansion of clean energy. However, critical minerals are also becoming an issue.

By Lucia Weiß

News

March 11th, 2025

South Africa summit: How the EU wants to strengthen relations with its partners

The EU wants to strengthen the "strategic partnership" with South Africa at the summit in Cape Town. The plan is more than just a sign of solidarity with the country, which is particularly affected by the Trump administration's cuts to USAID.

By Stephan Israel

Opinion

December 2nd, 2024

Africa: More than raw materials – partnership on equal footing

To compete in the race for critical raw materials, Europe must finally make Africa better offers, demands Safri Chairman Thomas Schäfer on the occasion of the German-African Business Summit. This also includes a stronger focus on local value creation, he says.

By Experts Table.Briefings

News

December 2nd, 2024

Costa: Ukraine can hope for progress in the accession process

EU Council President António Costa and Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas begin their term of office with a symbolically important visit to Kyiv. They want to make rapid progress with the accession negotiations, said Costa.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

November 8th, 2024

After the US election: Europe is looking for orientation

Europe must reorganize itself after the Trump comeback. At the meeting of the 42 heads of state and government of the European Political Community, the desire to not have to wait too long for a stable German government became clear.

By Stephan Israel

Feature

July 22nd, 2024

Orbán's ‘peace mission’: How Borrell reacts

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs decides to convene “informal meetings of EU foreign ministers in Brussels” to send a signal against the behavior of the Hungarian EU Presidency. But there should not be a boycott.

By Eric Bonse