Due to the time-consuming coordination between the coalition partners, the German government often decides on a position in the Council late or not at all. Lucas Guttenberg from the Bertelsmann Stiftung recommends following the example of the Netherlands.
By Redaktion Table
The Balkans are a testing ground and a gateway for Russian propaganda, which even reaches EU states such as Austria. Southeast Europe expert Thomas Brey explains what the EU can do to counter toxic disinformation and which country could be the next to topple.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Pope Francis seeks rapprochement rather than confrontation with Beijing. Being a pastor in Shanghai, this makes a lot of sense to me. Because even if the freedoms for Chinese Christians are limited – it does exist.
By Fabian Peltsch
Soon it will be that time again. Official China comes to a standstill while its billion-strong population heads home – on the world's largest voluntary migration.
By Marcel Grzanna
Students have been demonstrating against Serbia's president for weeks. Regressive reforms and rampant corruption are plaguing the country. Nevertheless, Aleksandar Vučić can rely on the support of Brussels and Berlin, writes Dušan Reljić in today's Opinion. The reason: "The West is left bare."
By Experts Table.Briefings
Beijing has been attempting to persuade Philippine decision-makers to adopt a pro-China stance – relying on investments and manipulation tactics. To prevent the Philippines from becoming more authoritarian, the West should offer the Philippines alternatives.
By Redaktion Table
German politicians are setting the wrong priorities in the fight against fake news, says Natascha Zowislo-Grünewald from the Bundeswehr University in Munich. Instead of an "endless search" for bots or trolls, we need communicative resilience.
By Experts Table.Briefings
2024 was not an easy year for the Chinese economy. Growth fell short of expectations. 2025 also has a lot in store for Beijing's economic policy – however, the latest data suggests that China's economy is finally getting its act together.
By Redaktion Table
Car manufacturers who have delayed electromobility fear penalties when the CO2 fleet limits fall in 2025. However, softening the restrictions would massively jeopardize the transformation and competitiveness of the industry.
By Experts Table.Briefings
"Turning point" – after almost three years, everyone seems to know what it's all about. But one central dimension is missing: Europe. This is what the scientists Claudia Major and Christian Mölling write in a joint position paper.
By Experts Table.Briefings
