Europe.Table was able to view the German government's position on reforming debt rules. The document outlines that while the government coalition is holding on to the Maastricht criteria, they also want to push for more investment flexibility in Brussels.
Von Markus Grabitz
Taiwan is paying for Nancy Pelosi's visit with a series of Chinese naval drills near its coasts and with Chinese sanctions against its export sector. Taiwan's representative in Germany, Shieh Jhy-wey, says it was still worth it. For his country, it was a matter of survival. Moreover, the world has seen that Chinese threats are by no means always fulfilled. Marcel Grzanna spoke with Shieh.
Von Marcel Grzanna
China's renewed saber-rattling over Taiwan, galvanized by US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, is born of a need to maintain some control over the situation in the Taiwan Strait following steady electoral victories by Taiwan's pro-independence party. But while Chinese military action is unlikely at this juncture, an accidental clash is all too plausible.
Von Redaktion Table
The official timeframe of the military maneuvers around Taiwan has ended, but they have not yet been formally declared to be over. Overall, the feeling of uncertainty remained over the weekend: After sanctions against Nancy Pelosi, China broke off dialogue with the United States on several issues – including military and climate talks. German MPs now want to travel to Taiwan more than ever.
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