The new year of relations between China and the EU is off to a shaky start: Anyone who wants to travel from the People's Republic to certain EU states will have to provide a negative Covid test as of next week. Beijing is not very happy about this. But trouble also looms on the horizon in other areas.
By Amelie Richter
The management of the EU Commission's regional office in Munich has been vacant since September 2020, while the Bonn office has been managed provisionally from Berlin since September 2021. Why is the Commission President still undecided?
By Markus Grabitz
There is little time to work on extensive new legislation before the election campaign begins in Europe. In addition, the EU still has a lot of work to do to complete important projects such as the AI Act and the Data Act.
By Redaktion Table
In an Interview with Table.Media, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defends her ministry's China strategy. Regarding diversification, the Green politician praised Germany's small and medium-sized enterprises - and criticized the large Dax corporations. The questions were submitted by Stefan Braun.
By Redaktion Table
Infections have probably peaked in many mega-metropolises. But now the virus is heading for more remote regions that are even more vulnerable.
By Redaktion Table
Almost every electric bus in the world is on the road in China. The People's Republic is therefore driving global development with its subsidy policy. The EU can also learn lessons from China's e-bus boom.
By Nico Beckert
Until now, IG Metall has largely kept a low profile on the regulation of cars and trucks by the EU. Now it is speaking out with a position paper, which is exclusively available to Europe.Table. Michael Brecht, head of the General Works Council at Daimler Truck, calls for corrections to Euro 7.
By Markus Grabitz
2023 will mainly be about realizing the EU's climate protection plans because large parts of the Fit for 55 package have been completed. In addition, there will be a few new legislative proposals and the formal adoption of the old ones.
By Lukas Knigge
More and more Chinese women decide not to get married. But unmarried women face social and economic disadvantages. Single mothers have it especially hard.
By Fabian Peltsch
Covid vaccinations and medications are currently in higher demand among Chinese tourists in the gambling mecca of Macau than a spot at the roulette table. Casino owners hope that the new year will also bring the longed-for recovery. And with them, the entire city, which has made its productivity and prosperity almost completely dependent on the gambling passion of Chinese customers.
By Redaktion Table
