In the run-up to a possible meeting with Donald Trump, the Russian ruler is playing hardball. Although the US president had made Zelenskiy's participation a condition, Putin has ruled out the possibility of him sitting at the table.
By Sara Sievert and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The German government has no reliable data on the impact of Chinese export controls on critical raw materials. Nor are there any plans to establish a central registry for particularly vulnerable supply chains. This is according to the German government's response to a minor interpellation, which is available to Table.Briefings.
By Amelie Richter
If environmental and climate laws are not simplified, the European Green Deal will be jeopardized, says Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency. The task now is to find lean solutions – and to make greater use of artificial intelligence.
By Marc Winkelmann
Delays in negotiating a joint declaration on the trade deal and continued high car tariffs show how uncertain the agreement between the USA and the EU is.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The July meeting of the Politburo is traditionally seen as setting the course for the rest of the year. Topics that are likely to play an important role in the five-year plan are also discussed here. This year, the focus was on the topic of overcapacity.
By Manuel Changming Liu
Social Democrats and trade unions are warning against a weakening of the social component in the new EU budget. Although a budget for social expenditure will be retained, its disbursement could be linked to reforms.
By Alina Leimbach
Two days after the deal between the EU Commission and the US government, both sides contradict each other in their interpretation of several key points. A joint declaration aims to provide clarity by the end of the week.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
France's head of government Bayrou criticizes the EU for submitting to Trump with the agreement. Trade Commissioner Šefčovič disagrees. Quite a few details still need to be negotiated.
By Till Hoppe
The US President and the Commission President are avoiding an escalation of the trade conflict. The deal primarily benefits the US, while the EU pays a price for stability in export relations.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission's allocation key for cohesion and agricultural policy favors Eastern European Member States. Germany, on the other hand, should benefit from the strengthening of excellence programs.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
