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"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

Is China stopping financing coal power?

By Nico Beckert

AUKUS dispute: EU shows solidarity with Paris

In the dispute with the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom, the European Union is sending a signal of unity. But the Europeans have no interest in an ice age with Washington.

By Redaktion Table

Gas price rally: the role of Nord Stream 2

Energy prices in Europe are at a record high and there is no end to the rally in sight. Russian energy giant Gazprom and the legal dispute over the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline are also playing a decisive part. Observers accuse the group of artificially cutting gas supplies.

By Timo Landenberger

Rent price cap for more affordable housing

China's government is cracking down on the real estate market in an effort to contain soaring prices. The measures are intended to support people in search of affordable housing, but they are also increasingly becoming a problem for China's real estate giants.

By Redaktion Table

"Merkel's course was not the worst"

The left positioned itself clearly on Russia and is also calling for withdrawal from NATO. But what is its position on China? The deputy chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, Stefan Liebich, does not want to take a nostalgic or anti-communist view of China. In our interview, he warns against turning the human rights issue into a vehicle for asserting economic interests. At the same time, Germany should not overestimate itself. The interview with Liebich was conducted by Felix Lee. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

By Felix Lee

When the data protection supervisory authority looks the other way

Europe likes to celebrate its data protection law as a global example. Data protection supervisory authorities independently monitor the lawfulness of the processing of European citizens' data. But a recent case raises many questions. Europe.Table investigated – and came up with some astonishing answers.

By Falk Steiner

With Merkel, the Netherlands loses its compass

Angela Merkel's personal closeness to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has left its mark on the German neighbor's EU policy. Even before the federal election, it is clear that Rutte is now searching for his own way.

By Redaktion Table

The true extent of the Evergrande crisis

The impending Evergrande bankruptcy is a major stress test for China's financial system. But the impact on the country's real estate and financial system will remain manageable. There is no risk of a collapse or even a global financial crisis. But the case ruthlessly exposes the weaknesses of the Chinese economy.

By Frank Sieren

Will the Land Silk Road beat the container ship?

The Silk Road by rail is currently showing its advantages: So far, it has not been as affected by container congestion as maritime transport. Can it relieve or even replace the freighters? German logistics experts believe that land routes between China and Germany will become increasingly important.

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