The date has been set: On September 29, representatives of the EU Commission and the US administration will meet to kick off the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council. Quick results are not to be expected – but the body could make more of the much-evoked community of values, especially in digital policy.
By Redaktion Table
Annalena Baerbock doesn't think it's a good idea for Germany to go it alone on China policy - because in her view this weakens Europe's position. In the interview she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The top candidate of the Green Party answered the questions in writing. You can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election here.
By Felix Lee
Annalena Baerbock does not think it is a good idea for Germany to go it alone in China policy – because in her view, this weakens Europe's position. In this interview, she explains her positions on economic decoupling and where cooperation with the People's Republic should take place. The Green Party's top candidate answered the questions in writing. For more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal election, click here.
By Amelie Richter
After the Commission, Parliament and governments had to practice the practical effects of previous digital policies due to the pandemic, the regulatory course is now to be set for the future: digital policy projects that could make progress under the Slovenian Council Presidency – Part 1 of our fall outlook.
By Jasmin Kohl
The dispute over the controversial Supply Chain Act has been simmering within the Commission for months. Thousands of companies will be affected and are pressing for legal clarity – especially since there are already different national regulations. But a European solution is not in sight. Too many interests are at play.
By Charlotte Wirth
China wants to send a 1-gigawatt solar power station into orbit by the mid-century. Generating solar power in space has long been considered science fiction. But the threat of a climate catastrophe and Beijing's growing ambitions in space are now moving technology to a whole new realm of possibility. First tests are already scheduled for this year. The Chinese are thus further ahead than their international competitors.
By Frank Sieren
Who can form a government with whom after the Bundestag elections depends on the parties' ability to compromise. Each player brings their own non-negotiable positions, as well as those that are willingly given up for the sake of successful negotiations. Europe.Table examines the party programs for possible lines of compromise with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today: the government plan of the FDP.
By Lukas Knigge
The Chinese start-up AutoX has published a video in which one of its autonomous robot taxis masters Chinese rush-hour traffic without a driver. The message of this spectacular test drive is clear: If you pass here, you'll make it everywhere. What is the secret of the Chinese tech company?
By Frank Sieren
Parliament is deciding these days who will take the lead on the Fit for 55 climate package legislation. The first names are crystallizing. Two German MEPs are likely to occupy key positions.
By Timo Landenberger
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation towards electromobility. China's suppliers have been able to take advantage of this transformation – and are thus becoming increasingly important for the German automotive industry. This increases the pressure on German companies to innovate. But here in Germany, the transformation is proving sluggish.
By Ning Wang
