The EU Commission wants an additional €66 billion from member states to support Ukraine and promote strategic technologies. But many governments are reacting reservedly – the negotiations will not be easy.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission wants to reduce its dependence on the People's Republic and is presenting its first all-encompassing strategy for economic security. However, only Competition Commissioner Vestager is open about the fact that Beijing is the focus of these efforts. One instrument in particular is likely to run into strong headwind among the member states.
By Amelie Richter
Chancellor Scholz and China's Premier Li appear particularly harmonious at the German-Chinese government consultations. Personal exchange and the joint fight against climate change are to become more important. Problems fall by the wayside, critical inquiries are even prohibited.
By Michael Radunski
At the conference on European air defense in Paris, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius had to engage in difficult discussions. The main point of contention between France and Germany remains the European Sky Shield Initiative, launched by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Gabriel Bub
The energy ministers have surprisingly not yet reached an agreement on the core of electricity market reform. The main point of contention is France's wish to be able to subsidize existing nuclear power plants as well. However, EU ambassadors still have to negotiate about coal-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
The government consultations are becoming less harmonious than under Merkel, but establishing contacts again is all the more important. Meanwhile, Olaf Scholz is being inundated with demands from interest groups. The industry wants to improve business in China, while geostrategists long for an end to geopolitical vulnerability.
By Redaktion Table
As part of his China trip, US Secretary of State Blinken also met with Chinese President and Party Leader Xi Jinping. While Xi appeared conciliatory, China's top diplomat Wang Yi remained uncompromising. Beijing intends to continue blocking all military-level contacts. Nevertheless, despite significant differences and various harsh accusations, the trip sends a constructive signal.
By Michael Radunski
Too complicated, too conflictual, too little ambition on the part of the co-legislators: The dossier for the Euro 7 emissions standard for cars, trucks and buses is not making any headway. However, hoping that the inconvenient reform will not come within this mandate is not an option for manufacturers and suppliers either.
By Markus Grabitz
Ruben Andersson is an anthropologist at Oxford University and researches EU border and migration control. In an interview with Charlotte Wirth, he explains how the EU relies on surveillance technology and border security as a solution to the migration crisis – creating more and more problems.
By Charlotte Wirth
Antony Blinken is in China. It is the first visit by a US Secretary of State in five years. The talks are frosty - but the fact that they happen at all is a success. Relations between China and the USA are strained; the most important thing is to prevent an escalation. The question now is whether Blinken will also meet Xi.
By Michael Radunski
