The German government has officially informed Beijing that its state-owned development bank KfW will no longer grant loans to China as of next year, not even for climate action projects. The reason: China is a large economy and has enough money.
By Frank Sieren
A new Merics study shows: In the last five years, China has increasingly aspired to co-determine discourse in other countries – including in Europe. The researchers call for heightened vigilance and propose a number of remedies.
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For the first time, the EU Commission has received reports from the major digital companies on their handling of targeted misinformation. The Commission is particularly concerned about Russian propaganda and upcoming, important elections. But the next important step has yet to be taken.
By Falk Steiner
The bloody escalation in northern Kosovo casts a bad light on the mediation efforts of EU foreign affairs envoy Josep Borrell and his special envoy Miroslav Lajčáku. They could be forced to make a course correction.
By Stephan Israel
In the Competitiveness Council, the Spanish Council Presidency has quietly succeeded in reaching a general agreement on the Euro 7 emissions standard. The limits for passenger cars are not to be tightened at all, while the limits for commercial vehicles are to be tightened only slightly. E-fuels were not included.
By Markus Grabitz
The Ukraine war, the EU investigation into EVs or the anti-espionage law – EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis is working through many difficult issues in Beijing. The Latvian is taking a clear stance. However, he waited in vain for concrete concessions from Beijing. What is left is a long list of declarations of intent.
By Amelie Richter
The dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea is coming to a head again. In addition to artificial islands, attacks with water cannons and laser pointers, Beijing now shows a new "weapon." Manila also wants to rely on non-state actors in the future – and is thus further heating up the conflict.
By Michael Radunski
The Ukraine war, the EU investigation into EVs or the anti-espionage law – EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis is working through many difficult issues in Beijing. The Latvian is taking a clear stance. However, he waited in vain for concrete concessions from Beijing. What is left is a long list of declarations of intent.
By Amelie Richter
In the interview, Sigmar Gabriel doesn't have many good things to say about his successor, Annalena Baerbock. He also strongly criticizes the handling of the German auto industry, emphasizing the need to learn how to vigorously pursue one's own interests in politics, especially when it concerns a pillar of one's own prosperity.
By Michael Radunski
EU trade commissioner Dombrovskis pressed for a fair trade environment between the European Union and the People's Republic in Shanghai. On Monday, he is expected to meet with Vice Premier He Lifeng in the capital Beijing. Criticism of Brussels' decision to investigate Chinese EV imports is practically certain.
By Amelie Richter
