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News | Geopolitics

January 29th, 2026

Foreign policy: Chancellor Merz calls for more strategic independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Europe to play a more self-confident role in the “new world of great powers.”

By Amelie Richter

News | Horizon Europe

January 28th, 2026

Horizon Europe: Why China is being increasingly shut out

The EU is tightening the participation rules for Chinese organizations in the Horizon Europe research framework program. Until now, it had only been cautious when it came to projects close to market.

By Anne Brüning

Talk of the Town | Automotive

January 28th, 2026

Software licenses: MG risks becoming a rolling pirate copy

The Chinese automaker MG is accused of not complying with licensing agreements. A law firm in Würzburg is suing the manufacturer. If there is a guilty verdict, the vehicles would be almost worthless in Europe.

By Christian Domke Seidel

News | Trade policy

January 27th, 2026

FNS paper: Reform of EU-South Africa trade relations called for

The dispute between the US and South Africa is creating new opportunities for economic cooperation between South Africa and Europe. But if this is to succeed, trade relations must be refreshed, say authors at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in a recent paper.

By David Renke

News | Energy transition

January 27th, 2026

Energy and transport transition: Europe experiences investment boom

In 2025, investments in the energy and transportation transition increased. Despite Trump, investment has also increased in the USA. The hydrogen and nuclear sectors are weakening.

By Nico Beckert

News | Arctic

January 21st, 2026

Greenland: China rejects speculation about influence-building

China has pushed back against claims that it is seeking to exploit the Greenland crisis for its own benefit. At the same time, state media are urging Europe to rethink its security relationship with the United States.

By Fabian Peltsch

Heads | Europe

January 21st, 2026

Dániel Hegedüs to become Deputy Director of the Institute for European Politics (IEP)

The 43-year-old Hungarian wants to strengthen research into democratic resilience.

By Viktor Funk

News | Greenland

January 18th, 2026

Kallas: Trump’s tariff threat benefits China and Russia

Planned US tariffs against European allies would primarily play into the hands of China and Russia, warned EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. DIW president Marcel Fratzscher is calling for a strategic turn toward China.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Geopolitics

January 15th, 2026

ECFR study: How China’s global image is evolving

An ECFR survey finds that in many countries, China is increasingly seen as a shaping force in world politics. Notably, respondents also expect China’s technological strength to expand further.

By Leonardo Pape

News | USA

January 12th, 2026

Greenland: Why Trump is now ramping up the threats

Trump is increasing the pressure on Greenland, not because of acute threats, but as part of a strategic realignment of US security policy.

By Lisa-Martina Klein