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Talk of the Town | Diplomacy

November 9th, 2025

Klingbeil in China: Helpful dialog or shadow foreign policy?

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

Taiwans frühere Präsidentin Tsai Ing-wen beim Copenhagen Democracy Summit.

News | Taiwan

November 5th, 2025

Taiwan: Former president Tsai Ing-wen visits Berlin

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

News | SPD

October 30th, 2025

SPD: Mützenich regrets canceling Wadephul trip

SPD politician Rolf Mützenich regrets the cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China. He called for a willingness to engage in dialogue with the People’s Republic. At the same time, China remains a challenging partner in some areas.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Foreign policy

October 29th, 2025

Before the Trump-Xi meeting: US expects fentanyl measures, China underscores position on Taiwan

US President Donald Trump expects a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese goods in return for Chinese measures against the export of fentanyl precursor chemicals. China is underlining its position with regard to Taiwan.

By Leonardo Pape

António Costa beim ASEAN-Gipfel in Kuala Lumpur

Feature | ASEAN

October 27th, 2025

ASEAN Summit: EU competing for economic partnerships in Southeast Asia

The opportunities for closer cooperation between the EU and countries of Southeast Asia have never been better. At the ASEAN Summit, however, the Europeans are just one partner among many. EU investment in the region is stagnating.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Foreign policy

October 27th, 2025

Johann Wadephul: Commitment to India – offer to Beijing

The cancellation of his trip to China was followed by Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s offer of talks with Beijing. At the same time, he has already reached agreements with China’s neighbor India.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Foreign policy

October 23rd, 2025

Before inaugural visit: Foreign Minister Wadephul outlines guidelines for Germany’s policy on China

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on China to take responsibility for a peace agreement in Ukraine, but has also offered broader cooperation. Wadephul also wants to address the export restrictions on rare earths in Beijing.

By Leonardo Pape

News | External Council

October 21st, 2025

How the EU wants to increase pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet

The EU must become more creative if it wants to take successful action against Russia’s shadow fleet, demands the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas. The 19th sanctions package will increase the number of listed oil tankers to 560. Russia is very creative in circumventing the sanctions.

By Stephan Israel

Talk of the town | Peace negotiations

October 20th, 2025

Why Europeans are demonstrating composure ahead of a meeting between Putin and Trump in Budapest

The Foreign Affairs Council today and the summit on Thursday are overshadowed by a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Unlike before the summit in Alaska in the summer, the Europeans are taking a relaxed approach this time and want to stay the course.

By Stephan Israel

News | Spain

October 15th, 2025

Spain: China holds out the prospect of extending visa-free travel during state visit

According to Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Chinese government is prepared to extend visa-free entry for Spanish nationals. Under the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Spain has a fairly good relationship with China.

By Leonardo Pape