The German government and the CDU/CSU should make greater use of Ursula von der Leyen’s wide-ranging power to further deepen the single market. After all, the success of the single market is closely linked to Germany’s prosperity — and holds further potential.
By Linn Selle
An exclusive Forsa survey for Table.Briefings shows that many CDU/CSU and SPD voters are calling for more action on climate change. And even in the difficult economic situation, they are against watering down German climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
Eine exklusive Forsa-Umfrage für Table.Briefings zeigt: Auch unter CDU/CSU- und SPD-Wählern fordern viele mehr Klimaschutz. Und selbst in der wirtschaftlich schwierigen Lage soll das deutsche Klimaziel nicht aufgeweicht werden.
By Nico Beckert
In Belém, the German Chancellor primarily wanted to send a message to his own country: Rather than presenting new ideas, he emphasized his government’s economic policy priorities of competitiveness and innovation. According to him, they do not preclude taking action to tackle climate change.
By Lukas Knigge
Daniel Caspary will probably resign from the chairmanship of the CDU/CSU MEPs in the EU Parliament at the end of November. Up to five MEPs are reserving the right to run for the post.
By Markus Grabitz
Ahead of the German Chancellor’s trip to COP30, many players are trying to make the climate issue attractive to Friedrich Merz. Their arguments emphasize national security, protecting the economy, German interests and respect for laws and treaties.
By Bernhard Pötter
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch
In a week, the EU heads of state and government will meet in Brussels to discuss the rearmament for Ukraine, Europe’s economy, and climate targets. Chancellor Merz delivered a government statement on this on Thursday.
By Lukas Knigge
Friedrich Merz will deliver a government statement on the EU summit on Thursday. The Greens are calling on him to stop blocking the EU’s climate target and the NDC, which is important for COP30, and to adhere to the coalition agreement.
By Lukas Knigge
