Geopolitics

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Estonia issues travel ban for Russian citizens
Estonia is tightening visa regulations for Russian citizens and restricting their entry into the country. The government in Tallinn decided on Thursday that Russian citizens will no longer be allowed to enter the country on Schengen visas issued by Estonia from August 18. Russian citizens whose home country is Estonia or who have their permanent […] continue reading →
Putin and Erdogan want to expand cooperation
Russia and Turkey want to expand their economic cooperation. On Friday, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a joint statement after their meeting in Sochi, Russia, that cooperation between the two countries is to be deepened in the areas of transport, agriculture, finance, and construction. According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander […] continue reading →
Scottish independence: referendum hearings planned for October
In October, the UK’s highest court is set to consider whether Scotland should be allowed to vote again on its independence from Britain even without a green light from London. The hearings should take place on October 11 and 12 in London, the British Supreme Court said on Thursday. The Scottish head of government, Nicola […] continue reading →
€500 million for the defense of the EU
Military equipment and ammunition stocks need to be replenished across Europe: Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, member states have sent many weapons to Ukraine. Now, more howitzers, ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles and anti-tank missiles need to be purchased – and quickly. continue reading →
Commission wants to strengthen sanctions against Russia
The European Commission wants to extend and further strengthen the EU’s six sanctions packages against Russia until the end of January 2023. On Friday, it adopted a proposal for a new package of measures together with Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The “maintenance and alignment” package clarifies a […] continue reading →
Melanie Vogelbach – opening doors
“I’ve always been interested in other countries and societies,” Melanie Vogelbach says, describing her passion for international affairs. As a student, she spent a year in the USA and a few months in Ecuador. Today, traveling is part of her everyday life. Vogelbach works as Head of Division for International Economic Policy and Foreign Trade […] continue reading →
How China scores in Africa – and outpaces Europe
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far. continue reading →
EU and Lithuania close to compromise in Kaliningrad dispute with Russia
The dispute between Russia and Lithuania over the ban on the transit of certain goods to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad could end in a few days, according to insiders. Representatives of the European Union, with the support of Germany, are currently negotiating with Lithuania on the suspension of the transit ban, two people familiar […] continue reading →
NATO describes China as new challenge
NATO adopted its new strategic concept at the summit in Madrid. In it, the alliance clearly defines Russia as a threat and, for the first time, describes China as a challenge. continue reading →