Amelie Richter • Table.Briefings

11.06.2021

In Ungarn wachsen Zweifel an Orbáns Kuschelkurs mit Peking

Ungarn ist unbestritten der lautstärkste Freund Chinas in der EU. Die Beziehungen reichen weiter zurück als mit anderen mitteleuropäischen Staaten. Nun gibt es aber Ärger wegen eines geplanten Ablegers der Fudan-Universität in Budapest. Das Projekt könnte zu einer – zumindest zeitweiligen – Abkehr von der Allianz mit Peking führen. Denn in Ungarn stehen Wahlen an. Und China ist offenbar in der ungarischen Hauptstadt nicht beliebt. Auch der Ausgang der Bundestagswahl könnte die Entwicklung beeinflussen.

Von Amelie Richter

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11.06.2021

EU vaccination certificate excludes Sinovac and Sinopharm

The EU vaccination certificate should make traveling easier just in time for the holiday season. For those vaccinated, there are simplifications such as the elimination of quarantine or mandatory testing – but not for everyone. This is because the Chinese vaccines Sinovac and Sinopharm are not recognized in the certificate, as the EMA approval is missing. However, EU states can additionally individually recognize the Chinese vaccines. This creates a patchwork for travelers.

Von Amelie Richter

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11.06.2021

Growing doubts about Orbán's soft line approach with Beijing

Hungary is undisputedly China's most vocal friend in the EU. Relations go back further than with other Central European states. But now there is trouble over a planned offshoot of Fudan University in Budapest. The project could lead to an – at least temporary – break with the alliance with Beijing. Because elections are coming up in Hungary. And apparently, China is not popular in the Hungarian capital. The outcome of the German elections could also influence developments.

Von Amelie Richter