By János Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos has triggered mockery in parts of China. Other Chinese commentators, however, see his remarks as confirmation of the much-invoked “great transformation” of the international order.
By Leonardo Pape
The US President has signaled the contours of an agreement for the Arctic and is withdrawing the threat of punitive tariffs against European countries. He had already hinted at a détente in his speech in Davos.
By Stephan Israel, Stefan Braun and Damir Fras
By a narrow majority, the European Parliament has referred the EU-Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now calling for its provisional application. Bernd Lange believes that there would be a majority for this in Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz and János Allenbach-Ammann
Germany’s expert commission on economic dependencies on China is expected to convene for the first time in February. A good idea – and long overdue.
By Angela Köckritz
Powered by strong exports, China has hit its growth target. But the model is increasingly coming at Europe’s – and Germany’s – expense. A course correction is not in sight.
By Jörn Petring
If the European Commission gets its way, manufacturing industry will account for at least 20% of value added in the EU by 2030. Table.Briefings has obtained a first draft of the proposals for far-reaching legislation.
By Markus Grabitz, Till Hoppe, János Allenbach-Ammann and Manuel Berkel
The European Commission is planning stricter rules for public contracts and funding programs to reduce dependence on China. Minimum quotas for EU-made products and higher hurdles for foreign suppliers in key industries are on the table.
By Markus Grabitz, Till Hoppe, János Allenbach-Ammann, Manuel Berkel and Amelie Richter
Around EUR 60 billion of the total EUR 90 billion in financial aid to Ukraine will be used for military expenditure. The majority of funds will be used to purchase European-made products, but exceptions will be allowed.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
A meeting in Washington today may clarify US plans regarding Greenland. On Monday, the Danish Defense Minister and Greenland’s Foreign Minister plan to talk to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels about how to guarantee security in the Arctic.
By Stephan Israel
