It seems as if Germany can hardly counter China's geopolitical superiority in Africa. But this is not the case, says Wolfgang Stefinger, development politician for the Christian Social Union (CSU). However, what is needed is a reform of Germany's Africa policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The future of the US offshoot of the Chinese video platform TikTok remains uncertain. US President Donald Trump now seeks a 50 percent stake from a US investor.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has met with J.D. Vance and Elon Musk. During the talks, he called for a stable Sino-American relationship, among other things.
By Emily Kossak
The new US President Donald Trump did not introduce any new tariffs on his first day in office, but instructed federal authorities to assess trade relations with some countries, including China.
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EU negotiations with China on patent royalty rates have been unsuccessful. Brussels is now pushing for WTO consultations to protect European high-tech companies.
By Fabian Peltsch
Providing enough jobs for young people is vital for the Chinese government in several respects. Statistical data from December brings good news.
By Marcel Grzanna
The voluntary Code of Conduct against illegal hate speech will become part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is intended to promote cooperation between platforms and authorities and improve implementation.
By Corinna Visser
The Center for European Policy has analyzed the EU Commission's impact assessment on CO2 fleet legislation. The conclusion: Even if the EU grants manufacturers more flexibility, the climate targets can still be achieved.
By Markus Grabitz
Donald Trump's inauguration brings new momentum in the EU's free trade talks. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that she would resume negotiations with Malaysia for a free trade agreement. India is also expressing interest.
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Parliament and the Council must appoint a new European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) for the next five years. There are four candidates. The Council's favorite is the Polish incumbent Wojciech Wiewiórowski.
By Corinna Visser
