Estonia's 47-year-old head of government is regarded as the "Iron Lady" of the North. Not least because of her unrelenting stance towards Russia, many NATO allies consider her the right choice for the post of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
By Amelie Richter
Think tanks Merics, Chatham House, and the US-based German Marshall Fund advocate for adding to the EU's triad view of China as a partner, competitor and rival: Beijing is also a security threat due to its connection with Russia.
By Amelie Richter
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from the world of science.
By Redaktion Table
The aviation industry is failing to meet its self-imposed climate targets, even though it has lowered its targets several times. Airlines are hardly making any progress in increasing the use of sustainable fuels.
By Nico Beckert
The chairwoman of the Jewish Student Union was named "Woman of Europe" last week. Find out how difficult it is for young Jews at German universities in our portrait of Hanna Veiler.
By Leonard Schulz
Xi has left France and arrived in Serbia. There, he visits China and Russia friend, President Aleksandar Vučić. On the 25th anniversary of the NATO bombs on Beijing's embassy, Xi uses the occasion to make a statement against the West.
By Christiane Kuehl
French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out his line in several interviews in the run-up to the summit with Xi Jinping: While he supports tough demands on trade, he wants China to be involved in major global crises.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's head of state Xi Jinping will visit Hungary from 8 to 10 May. The announcement was made by the Chief of Staff of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday. Xi is then expected to travel on to France and Serbia.
By Fabian Peltsch
Is there a human right to climate action? This is what the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg will decide today in three cases. Its judgments could also have consequences for German climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
Barbara Gessler has headed the European Commission Representation in Berlin since March 18. Over the past eleven years, she has been responsible for Creative Europe in various functions. Now she wants to communicate Brussels' policies in Germany – and vice versa.
By Redaktion Table
