
Several times, those responsible have postponed the presentation of the infrastructure initiative. Behind the scenes, financial resources were mobilized. Now Brussels is putting a fat wallet of €300 billion on the table for "Global Gateway". The plan is to invest worldwide in digitalization, green technologies, and transport links.
By Amelie Richter
The long-time CDU MEP has known Angela Merkel since the spring of 1990 and advised the future German Chancellor on European policy. He explains from his own experience where her authority in the circle of heads of state and government came from – but also how it began to crumble.
By Redaktion Table