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Schloss Meseberg Klausurtagung des Bundeskabinetts Aktuell,05.03.2023 Schloss Meseberg, Ursula von der Leyen Praesidentin der Europaeischen Kommission im Portrait bei den Presseunterrichtung mit dem Bundeskanzler im Anschluss an den Besuch der Kommissionspraesidentin bei der Bundeskabinettsitzung auf Schloss Meseberg Meseberg Brandenburg Deutschland *** Meseberg Castle closed meeting of the Federal Cabinet Current,05 03 2023 Meseberg Castle, Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission in portrait at the press briefing with the Chancellor following the visit of the Commission President at the Federal Cabinet meeting at Meseberg Castle Meseberg Brandenburg Germany

Von der Leyen shows clear lines toward Beijing

In her speech on EU-China relations, the head of the EU Commission was more confrontational than ever before. This sets a clear tone before her joint China visit with France's President Macron. It is obvious that this will not go down well in Beijing. But even a positive response in Brussels is questionable.

By Amelie Richter

Jörn-Carsten Gottwald, Steffi Weil, Markus Taube

How the EU discovers – and endangers – Taiwan

With closer ties to Taiwan, the EU wants to strengthen a democratic value partner and, at the same time, secure access to advanced chips. But semiconductor production in Europe, in particular, could weaken Taiwan. The solution lies in the flight forward – in even more extensive cooperation.

By Experts Table.Briefings