Through symbolism and travel, Friedrich Merz has made support for Ukraine a top priority in the Chancellery. Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul is met with skepticism.
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Partner, competitor and systemic rival? The People's Republic fulfills the conditions for each relationship status in three different places almost simultaneously. The primary focus is on commemorating the end of World War II in Moscow. However, a meeting in Geneva is likely to provide substance.
By Marcel Grzanna
In the roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, the Commission promises more transparency regarding current contracts. Importers should also be able to withdraw from long-term supply contracts by 2027 without having to fear compensation.
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In the roadmap for phasing out Russian energy imports, the Commission promises more transparency regarding current contracts. Importers should also be able to withdraw from long-term supply contracts by 2027 without having to fear compensation.
By Manuel Berkel
According to a media report, the European Commission wants to ban new supply contracts for Russian gas by the end of the year. However, according to experts, it will be difficult for importers to invoke force majeure in the case of long-term contracts.
By Manuel Berkel
MEP Siegfried Mureșan sees eight reasons why the election of nationalist George Simion as Romania's next president would also be bad news for Europe. In Bucharest, the government collapsed after the failure of the coalition candidate.
By Frank Stier
China and Russia regularly reaffirm their friendship. The next opportunity will come in the middle of the week when Xi Jinping travels to Moscow.
By Marcel Grzanna
The legal basis for the Special Tribunal against the crime of aggression is ready. Now, after the departure of the USA, Europeans and Western partners must have the courage to push ahead with the Tribunal on their own.
By Stephan Israel
On Sunday, Romania will once again attempt to elect a president. The right-wing candidate Simion is ahead in the polls. He sees himself as the representative of the nationalist Georgescu, who was excluded from the election.
By Frank Stier
China continues to push ahead with the internationalization of its national currency. The US tariff policy plays into the country's hands. Beijing now stands to gain a significant victory in the geopolitical rivalry with the Americans.
By Marcel Grzanna
