The Commission aims to encourage member states to increase defense spending through subsidized loans and a limited relaxation of EU debt rules. In Berlin, the potential coalition partners agree to exempt defense spending from the debt brake.
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How can the EU attract more private capital to the energy sector? This was the subject of an industry dialogue held by the Commission. However, it became clear that the interests of operators and the financial sector are sometimes fundamentally divergent.
By Manuel Berkel
US President Donald Trump has closed several entry points for Chinese investments in the United States. Digital technologies, dual-use goods, raw materials and critical infrastructure in America are to be hermetically sealed off from Chinese capital. This is likely to have significant consequences for the EU.
By Marcel Grzanna
Trump signed a memorandum intended to promote foreign investment in the US and protect US national security interests. The order is primarily directed against Chinese investments and will be extended to sensitive technologies.
By Ning Wang
The mood among German companies in China is worse than ever. In the medium term, however, many are hoping for a turnaround. The plan is to benefit from the country's innovative dynamism. There is talk of "localization 3.0".
By Jörn Petring
Ursula von der Leyen has assigned the previous lightweight dossier of international partnerships to the Czech Minister for Industry and Trade. Prague is only partially satisfied with von der Leyen's decision. However, the designated Commissioner sees things differently. Above all, he is now to give the BRI competition Global Gateway more momentum.
By Redaktion Table
Volkswagen faces plant closures and layoffs in Germany, yet is investing heavily in China. Expert Beatrix Keim from the Center Automotive Research (CAR) sees this as part of a strategy to remain successful both in China and globally despite overcapacity and weak sales.
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The dean of the National School of Development, Yiping Huang, believes that economic reforms in China can only be realized if Beijing reins in its local governments with determination and clever policy-making.
By Redaktion Table
The Belt and Road Initiative wants to become smaller but more refined. Although there are still large-scale projects, the number of small-scale projects in areas such as renewable energy, hydraulic engineering and education is on the rise, as shown by an analysis by the GTAI.
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Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, keeps his cool despite Donald Trump's unsettling remarks. This is not least because there are signals that the country is closing ranks with the EU. The country also wants to gain more global partners through economic integration.
By David Demes
