We are now moving [in German-Chinese relations] from partnership and symbiosis more towards competition in markets and for technology, especially in the automotive sector
Media mentions – Europe and the world
While the [CEE] region is an important motor of solidarity-building with Taiwan in Europe, relations with Taipei should neither be romanticized nor instrumentalized
Alicja Bachulska on the relation of Central and Eastern Europe Countries with Taiwan
We cannot dismiss that Isis-K is planning an attack in Europe. The group has moved from local to global projection and has grown in its ability to conduct attacks
The West cannot speak of democracy and peace in other regions of the world and not understand what is happening in Gaza
Hana Jalloul on the dystopia taking shape in Gaza
Maddalena Procopio on the European Union’s continued interest in building relations with African states
[Von der Leyen] was basically forced to deal with a China that was and still continues to be much more revisionist, much more assertive, much more willing to influence third countries
Alicja Bachulska on the European Union’s hardening relationship with China under Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission presidency
The wars unfolding now, while regional, have global repercussions, feeding into mistrust, misunderstanding and a “west versus the rest” narrative across the world
Nathalie Tocci reports from the Munich Security Conference
The German model was based on buying cheap Russian gas and selling it to China, secure in the protection of the US. Now this model has failed and everyone has to deal with it.euro
Europe must become more economically competitive by forging trade agreements with third markets—especially given the U.S. reluctance to define its trade policy.
Arancha González Laya, Nathalie Tocci and Guntram Wolff on Trump-proofing Europe