During the meeting between Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Chinese President Xi Jinping, one topic dominated: Xi sharply criticized the export restrictions on lithography machines for chip production by the manufacturer ASML.
By Amelie Richter
After the electoral victory in November, Geert Wilders is struggling to rally partners for a right-wing coalition. A minority government with the right-wing populist at the helm may now be the outcome. Fresh elections don't seem to be an option at the moment.
By Stephan Israel
Following the election victory of the right-wing populist PVV in the Netherlands, Geert Wilders is having problems forming a government. Gom van Strien, who was in charge of the exploratory talks, has resigned after allegations of corruption.
By Redaktion Table
The right-wing liberal governing party VVD is not available as a coalition partner. Following his election victory, Wilders must now rely on a minority government.
By Redaktion Table
The EU institutions have agreed on an instrument against economic blackmail attempts from China. However, the use of the "anti-coercion instrument" is supposed to be only a last resort. Whether the instrument could now also help in the current prime example of the trade embargo against Lithuania remains open.
By Amelie Richter
A US-led triad is forming in an effort to cut off China from important semiconductor technology. The Netherlands is now officially part of it. Technology from chip supplier ASML will require an export license in the future.
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The EU Commission informed the German government early on that, according to the Brussels authority, Germany only needs a few terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). This emerges from internal minutes obtained by Table.Media. Berlin nevertheless pursued other plans.
By Manuel Berkel
