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
The Chinese government has already been working for a long time on a strategy to promote innovation in the field of science and technology. So-called key laboratories are supposed to help the country become a global leader in cutting-edge technologies.
By Ning Wang
While Washington attempts to establish contact with China on many levels, Brussels is not really willing to talk to Beijing. Not even when the Chinese security advisor or the minister of defense are already in Europe for other meetings. This threatens to put the EU out of touch. Even within Europe, resentment is stirring.
By Frank Sieren
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
For German companies, the situation in Hong Kong is hardly tolerable. Apart from the repressive Security Law, the strict Covid restrictions are a major problem for them. These make business trips almost impossible. That is why more and more become victims of fraud. A business lawyer reports.
By Redaktion Table
Twenty-five years after Hong Kong was returned to the People's Republic of China, the city's future is Beijing-red rather tinged with internationalism. The new Chief Executive John Lee has a cabinet that leaves no doubt that the metropolis will ultimately abandon the promised "high degree of autonomy".
By Marcel Grzanna
The EU environment and climate ministers discussed their joint position on some of the key legislative proposals of the Fit for 55 package until late into the night in Luxembourg. Shortly after 2 a.m., a package deal was finally reached that demanded a great deal of compromise from the member states.
By Lukas Knigge
The Energy Charter Treaty allows foreign investors to sue states – and has drawn a lot of criticism as a result. At the end of last week, the 52 signatory states agreed in principle on reforms. In an interview with Till Hoppe, Michael De Boeck, a legal expert at the College of Europe in Bruges, sees real progress on at least one point.
By Till Hoppe
China wants to contain all infection strands in the country and possibly isolate itself for years to come. The public reacts outraged.
By Redaktion Table
