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Megatunnel to connect Spain and Morocco

Morocco and Spain are planning a gigantic construction project under the Strait of Gibraltar. They want to connect Africa and Europe for vehicles, high-speed trains, and natural gas. The great project also requires German expertise.

By Christian Hiller von Gaertringen

Putin and Biden in a long-distance duel

Three appearances, three times the invocation of unity. Putin's State of the Union address makes it clear that he is preparing his country for a long period of war. Joe Biden is received like a pop star in Warsaw. In Brussels, NATO, the EU, and Ukraine demonstrate cohesion.

By Viktor Funk

LNG terminals: EU experts warned of overcapacity

The EU Commission informed the German government early on that, according to the Brussels authority, Germany only needs a few terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). This emerges from internal minutes obtained by Table.Media. Berlin nevertheless pursued other plans.

By Manuel Berkel

How the EU wants to strengthen raw materials monitoring

The EU Commission wants to improve monitoring and risk management for the supply of critical raw materials and create a central coordinating body for this purpose. It is not yet clear what form this should take: Is stronger cooperation between national authorities sufficient? Or does the EU even need an active raw materials agency based on the Japanese model?

By Leonie Düngefeld

Beijing's contradictory offensive for 'peace'

China's top diplomat Wang Yi has announced a peace initiative for Ukraine – and is met with skepticism. After stops in Munich and Budapest, he was expected in Moscow. To be credible, a trip to Kyiv would have to follow. Ukraine still has the necessary trust in the People's Republic.

By Redaktion Table