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Von der Leyen dominates her Commission.

In her second term of office, the Commission President is shaping the public image of the authority even more. Internally, too, hardly anything works without von der Leyen and her team.

By Till Hoppe

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Migration: Merz's determination meets European reality.

It was the CDU's biggest, if not most important, election promise: to stop irregular migration once and for all. If necessary, by going it alone, regardless of the sensitivities of European partners. However, this is causing disgruntlement among Germany's neighbors.

By Yvonne Nasshoven

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Putin tribunal: Europeans set counterpoint to victory parade in Moscow.

Europe will support Ukraine by all means, said Johann Wadephul at his first informal Foreign Affairs Council in Warsaw. The new Federal Foreign Minister will join other foreign ministers in Lviv today to set a counterpoint to the victory parade in Moscow and seal the start of the "Putin Tribunal."

By Stephan Israel

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EU companies caught between the fronts: 'Turning point for global supply chains'

The global economy is experiencing growing uncertainty – and European companies in China are caught in the center. A flash survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce shows how much geopolitical tensions between the US and China have begun to affect European companies. The good news is that many companies believe they are well-prepared.

By Amelie Richter

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Diplomatic triad: Why Beijing sits on three chairs these days

Partner, competitor and systemic rival? The People's Republic fulfills the conditions for each relationship status in three different places almost simultaneously. The primary focus is on commemorating the end of World War II in Moscow. However, a meeting in Geneva is likely to provide substance.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Climate commissioner: Position cut, but the job is to stay.

The federal government has officially abolished the job of climate commissioner Jennifer Morgan. But Environment Minister Schneider wants to strengthen climate action. The task is therefore to be assigned to the Ministry of the Environment. The new government is currently negotiating what this will look like behind the scenes.

By Bernhard Pötter

Staatsministers Carsten Schneider besucht anlässlich seiner Pressereise die Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) zum Thema „Strukturwandel der Lausitz/Lausitz Science Park”. Cottbus-Senftenberg, Brandenburg, 30. August 2023 Credit: Bundeskanzleramt / bundesfoto / Christina Czybik
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Carsten Schneider: Compromises when it comes to climate action.

The future Environment and Climate Minister Carsten Schneider presents himself – probably also in contrast to his predecessors – as a supporter of consensus and compromise. He has had little to do with climate and environmental protection so far, but his state secretaries have had all the more to do with it.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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Poland: Presidential election campaign also decides Donald Tusk's future.

Poland is facing a trend-setting decision. Either they entrust Donald Tusk with all the power and elect the candidate of the liberal Civic Platform as the successor to President Andrzej Duda. Or they opt for the candidate of the conservative PiS party and thus for a continuation of the rivalry at the head of state.

By Redaktion Table