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New government: How secondary climate policy is for the new coalition

Climate action will likely play a much smaller role in the next German government than under the previous one. This is suggested by the coalition contract, the distribution of responsibilities, and the minimal mention of this topic. While climate action will return to the Ministry of the Environment (SPD), the energy agenda will remain in the CDU-led Ministry of Economic Affairs.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Government agreement: China now primarily a 'systemic rival'.

The incoming German government is pushing for the “observance of agreed rules” and “full reciprocity” in its future dealings with China. To enforce this, the coalition is relying on a revised China strategy.

By Amelie Richter

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Deportations: How the EU wants to tighten the rules

Not only the CDU/CSU and SPD, but also the EU is planning further tightening of asylum policy. The European Commission wants to present its plans for more deportations in Strasbourg.

By Eric Bonse

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German election: What the parties have planned for climate action

With the presentation of their election manifestos, the CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Party and FDP have revealed in detail what policies and measures they have planned for the climate and energy sector. A comparison of the many proposals reveals where cooperation is possible and confrontation is necessary.

By Nico Beckert

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'Mister Minimum Wage' leads the Social Democrats' campaign

At its congress in Rome, the European Socialist Party (PES) family officially selected Nicolas Schmit as its lead candidate for the European elections. The Luxembourg Social Affairs Commissioner is running to become Commission President. In their manifesto for the election, the Socialists call for equality, the rule of law and good jobs.

By Table.Briefings