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Federal election

Feature

Federal policy: How more consistent de-risking can succeed

In a discussion organized by Table.Briefings and Merics, the China strategy of the coalition that was voted out of office has not had its day. But when it comes to de-risking in particular, there is a wide gap between desire and reality. BDI representative Strack calls for better conditions for domestic industry and new EU free trade initiatives.

By Leonardo Pape

Feature

China expertise in the Bundestag: Between realignment and cluelessness

China expertise remains rare in the new German parliament. But with Johannes Volkmann and Florian Dorn, two new China experts could shape the direction of the CDU/CSU. The ranks of the FDP are losing decidedly China-critical voices, while the SPD and the Left Party have to reinvent their positions.

By Leonardo Pape

Interview

Civil society: 'We stand up for freedom of expression'

While many Chinese living abroad fear being monitored by the Chinese government, the 706 Berlin association sees no reason to hide. In fact, the network of young Chinese in Germany considers freedom of expression to be a matter of course in a democracy. In conversation with Table.Briefings, its board members warn of increasing marginalization in Germany ahead of the federal elections.

By Leonardo Pape

verbrennermotor
Feature

German election fact check: Softening the combustion engine ban

All parties have presented proposals for a new climate and energy policy in the run-up to the German federal elections – some want to step up climate action, others want to slow down efforts. Table.Briefings assesses these ideas to see how realistic, practical and feasible they are. Today: the postponement of the combustion engine ban planned for 2035.

By Lukas Knigge

Feature

Election fact check: Heating with 'green oil' instead of heat pumps

All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are. Today: The Union's call for heating with "green oil."

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Feature

Democracy: How China influenced the elections of 3.7 billion people

In 2024, the number of people worldwide who were able to vote was higher than ever before. As an election issue, the People's Republic of China influenced the decisions of billions of people. Beijing also used the super election year to demonstrate its stoic non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

By Redaktion Table

Elmar Brok war von 1980 bis 2019 Mitglied des Europäischen Parlaments.
Opinion

Angela Merkel – prima inter pares

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

Bundesregierung (24. November 2021)
Feature

Traffic light coalition: demonstrative unity and open questions

The agreement is in place, now the party congresses or, in the case of the Greens, the members still have to approve it. The presentation of the coalition agreement and its contents already gives an idea of how the coalition is to function. As yet unresolved personnel issues point to internal disagreement.

By Falk Steiner