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Opinion

Research and cooperation: Quo vadis, German China policy?

The German government's understanding of China expertise appears to be focused on the university context and research institutions. Despite commitments to research security and resilience, there remain fundamental questions about the role of China research.

By Amelie Richter

EU-UK summit: It's good that it's taking place at all

At today's EU-UK summit, London wants to move closer to Brussels while remaining within outdated red lines. The EU pays meticulous attention to fair competition and coherence in its relations with third countries. Neither of these attitudes will meet Europe's new security requirements.

By Redaktion Table

CBAM: Why the EU needs to rethink its climate policy for Ukraine

The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.

By Alexandra Endres

Side by side on the Red Square: Xi and Putin in the shadow of history

When Vladimir Putin delivers his speech in the stands on Red Square on May 9 with the cry "For Russia! For victory! Hurrah!" to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Xi Jinping will be sitting at his side. It is a well-calculated signal to the domestic audience and the world amid a geopolitical hardening of fronts.

By Redaktion Table