The EU's new agreement with New Zealand should set new standards and thus save society's acceptance of free trade. At the same time Ursula von der Leyen wants to send a geopolitical signal.
By Till Hoppe
After the Environment Council, the players involved were all pretty much in agreement: After 2035, there will be no more cars that still emit CO2 – effectively a rejection of e-fuels and hybrids. But the readings the following day diverge widely – as do the reactions.
By Lukas Knigge
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.
By Stephan Israel
