The EU Commission and member states are still hoping to persuade Belgium of the merits of a reparations loan. However, they are also looking at alternative options such as including Russian funds in other member states or Eurobonds.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann and Stephan Israel
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
Washington is targeting major Russian oil companies and is also threatening secondary sanctions against companies in third countries. Although this will increase the pressure on Russia, experts remain skeptical when it comes to assessing the impact.
By Viktor Funk
The energy-intensive industry is calling for the ETS to be adapted. Otherwise, no more emission allowances would be available after 2039. According to experts, this step is unavoidable and not necessarily harmful to the climate.
By Lukas Knigge
By Okan Bellikli, Michael Bröcker and Magdalena Latz
While Beijing defends the latest export controls on rare earths as a “legitimate measure,” Washington is once again responding with tariff threats. However, Chinese analysts see less of a “grand plan” by President Trump behind the escalation, and more a chaotic, inconsistent US policy – while China is strategically strengthening its trade relations in Asia and Africa. Traders in China remain calm.
By Amelie Richter
The many changes of heads of government are putting a strain on the European Community’s ability to act – especially in terms of economic policy. President Macron only has a few options left.
By Till Hoppe and Claire Stam
Even after the twelve-day war with Israel, Iran continues to support Shiite militias in Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq. Yet the so-called Axis of Resistance is, one year after the deaths of Ismail Haniyeh and Hassan Nasrallah, now only a shadow of its former self. Our *Focus on Iran* appears in cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG).
By Ali Fathollah-Nejad
Auch nach dem Zwölftagekrieg mit Israel setzt der Iran seine Unterstützung von Schiitenmilizen im Libanon, Jemen und Irak fort. Doch die sogenannte Achse des Widerstands ist ein Jahr nach der Tötung Ismail Hanijehs und Hassan Nasrallahs nur noch ein Schatten ihrer selbst. Unser Fokus Iran erscheint in Kooperation mit dem Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG).
By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
