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Europe after the German election

The EU fears a crippling German government formation but is better prepared for the transition period than last time. Conflicts are emerging on the issues of defense and finance. An outlook on the coming months.

By Eric Bonse

European election without Europe

The election campaign of the German Bundestag gets by without Europe. This has little to do with political reality but a lot with the simulation of political power and the public interests.

By Falk Steiner

EU Commission wants to end cable clutter

The European Commission has come a good deal closer to its promise of standardized charging technology for mobile devices after a delay of more than ten years. With its proposal, it intends to standardize charging cable connections as a first step. After that, the authority also wants to standardize the charging devices.

By Jasmin Kohl

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"No ideological lecture overkill by the Greens"

Hans-Peter Friedrich, former Minister of the Interior and now Chairman of the Dialogue Forum China-Brücke talks with China.Table about the conflict of economic interests and German values, the purpose of the new Indo-Pacific strategy, and a new ambitious self-confidence replacing warning gestures. Frank Sieren spoke with Friedrich. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

By Frank Sieren

Johannes Vogel China

'Peter Altmaier's pseudo-industrial policy is not bringing us forward'

The FDP wants to stand up for freedom, both politically and economically. Johannes Vogel, a member of the German Bundestag, explains to China.Table why there is no contradiction in this regard when dealing with China. This is why he sees the dispute between the EU and the Anglo-Saxon countries Australia, the USA, and the UK with great concern: Instead of collectively facing the challenge of China, conflict is growing among Western partners sharing the same values. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Vogel. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

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EU Chamber concerned over autarky trend

This year's position paper of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing takes note of several current trends with great concern. Industries, where China plans to become independent, are no longer welcome – and they are increasingly feeling the rejection. However, there are still companies for which the red carpet is being rolled out.

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Omid Nouripour MdB, Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen Bundestagsfraktion, Fotograf Stefan Kaminski

"Our democracy is at stake"

Omid Nouripour is convinced that China's rise could be a blessing for humankind if it adhered to international rules. But the People's Republic acts reckless and dangerous. The Green Party foreign policy expert calls for more strength when it comes to dealing with Beijing. The Chancellor's Office and the German auto industry receive harsh criticism. The interview was conducted by Michael Radunski. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

By Michael Radunski