Until recently, it was Wolf-Warrior diplomacy. Now, China is going on a charm offensive and inviting rows of top German politicians to Beijing. Are they being lulled too much? In an interview with Felix Lee, foreign policy expert Eberhard Sandschneider says China's charm is genuine because the leadership has learned from its mistakes.
By Felix Lee
In the affair surrounding a pro-Russian disinformation campaign, AfD member of parliament Petr Bystron denied having received payments from the internet platform "Voice of Europe" (VoE) or from Russian citizens. Party colleagues cast doubt on this in an interview with Table.Briefings.
By Franziska Klemenz
Between ingratiation and defensiveness: a unified strategy of the EU states for a possible second Trump presidency is not in sight. Experts from 19 countries are concerned about the stability of democracy, the defense of Ukraine and free trade, as a study by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs shows. But Trump could also unite Europe.
By Michael Bröcker
During the summit meeting in Brussels, EU heads of state and government agreed on a tougher stance towards Israel. Additionally, they gave the green light for accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina and for the use of proceeds from blocked Russian central bank funds for arming Ukraine.
By Table.Briefings
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas talks about baby steps towards Eurobonds for defense. She considers the danger of a Russian nuclear strike to be low – the liberal sees the real threat in a completely different area. Kallas does not rule out a top job in Brussels.
By Redaktion Table
Russia's war in Ukraine has serious climate consequences: Through combat operations, fires on the front line and necessary reconstruction, the war causes emissions twice as much as Belgium emits in a year. Also, global armament leads to greater CO2 emissions.
By Table.Briefings
The leading candidate of the Renaissance party, Valérie Hayer, held her first election campaign event in Lille on Saturday. She is targeting her main opponent, Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National, primarily over its position on Russia.
By Claire Stam
China's special envoy Li Hui is to mediate in the Ukraine war. He was already in Moscow for talks on Saturday. He is expected in Brussels this week.
By Amelie Richter
Similar to the Covid-19 vaccines, the EU member states are to jointly purchase defense equipment. The EU Commission intends to present its strategy for the European defense industry next Tuesday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton speaks of a paradigm shift.
By Stephan Israel
More ammunition, more weapons, and even the deployment of their own troops in Ukraine were discussed by 20 heads of state and government on Monday evening in Paris. Host Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the deployment of his own soldiers.
By Redaktion Table
