The Leibniz Institute for Peace and Conflict Research in Frankfurt am Main is intensifying its research into the interactions between conflicts and climate and has appointed Tobias Ide to head the program area.
By Viktor Funk
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s long-time confidant resigned following a search by anti-corruption authorities. The Ukrainian president held talks on Saturday with four potential successors.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Although he was born in Germany, Adis Ahmetović had to live for years without a permanent right of residence. This experience also shapes his politics as foreign policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
By Markus Bickel
During his visit to Asia, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil underscored Singapore’s strategic importance for Germany. He said he was particularly impressed by the city-state’s innovative strength – achieved without natural resources or a major industrial base.
By Amelie Richter
The EU is discussing new strategies against the Russian shadow fleet. Poland proposes targeting the entire ecosystem, including ports, insurers and refineries. A discussion paper by Kaja Kallas is also under consideration in the Foreign Affairs Council.
By Stephan Israel
In Zambia, China's Premier Li Qiang is hoping for more copper mining and export business for tractors, electrical appliances and construction machinery. Meanwhile, an acid spill in a Chinese copper smelter becomes an election campaign issue.
By Leonardo Pape
The Japanese embassy in China is asking its citizens to avoid groups of people when traveling to China and to be especially careful when going on excursions with children.
By Redaktion Table
Paul Simon Schmidt is deputy chair of the Foreign and Security Policy Association of Parliamentary Staff. As such, he wants to raise awareness of security policy in the Bundestag.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Lars Klingbeil travels to China – the vice-chancellor beats Merz to the punch. Meanwhile, another contentious issue is emerging in the coalition: the policy on China.
By Angela Köckritz
Taiwan’s former president Tsai Ing-wen is expected to speak at the “Berlin Freedom Conference.” Taiwan’s former digital minister Audrey Tang will also be a guest.
By Leonardo Pape
