EU-China relations

Wie Buschmann die FDP aus der Krise führen soll – POLITICO

by
Wie Buschmann die FDP aus der Krise führen soll – POLITICO

Wie können die Liberalen zurück in den Wahlkampf finden, nachdem das D-Day-Papier und die Rücktritte großen Schaden angerichtet haben? Das analysiert Gordon Repinski zusammen mit POLITICO-Reporterin Rixa Früsen. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht das FDP-Präsidiumsmitglied und die Europaabgeordnete Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann über das Kommunikationsdesaster und darüber, wie die Liberalen wieder aus der Krise finden wollen. Der EU- und … Read more

EU battery hopes in tatters as Northvolt CEO resigns and company files for bankruptcy – POLITICO

by
EU battery hopes in tatters as Northvolt CEO resigns and company files for bankruptcy – POLITICO

“First and foremost, this was necessary to capitalize and drive the company forward,” Carlsson said. “Essentially, Northvolt is crucial for both our customers and for Europe’s green transition. The recapitalization allows us to emerge from this process with a simpler capital structure.” Northvolt’s downward spiral began over the summer when BMW canceled a contract worth … Read more

Europe’s tech security czar-to-be faces China fight at home – POLITICO

by
Europe’s tech security czar-to-be faces China fight at home – POLITICO

“The total value of business in China for Finnish companies is estimated to be more than 20 billion euros per year,” a 2023 report from the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs said, which labeled China as “one of our most important trade partners.” “Chinese investments play the largest role in Finland compared to any other … Read more

It’s the new ‘Axis of Evil’ – POLITICO

by
It’s the new ‘Axis of Evil’ – POLITICO

That follows three consecutive annual summits where the Indo-Pacific leaders attended as guests. “It’s extremely positive that these four countries are participating more and more with NATO allies,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told reporters Thursday, “because of the simple fact that security threats in the Indo-Pacific, of course, have a link to what is happening … Read more

Wie Scholz den Kampf um Autozölle verliert – POLITICO

by
Wie Scholz den Kampf um Autozölle verliert – POLITICO

Der “Berlin Global Dialogue” mag zwar noch nicht so einflussreich sein wie die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz oder so bekannt wie das Weltwirtschaftsforum, doch das bedeutet nicht, dass er weniger relevant ist. Auch was dort am Rande und abseits der Podien besprochen wird, ist durchaus spannend. Gordon Repinski und sein POLITICO-Kollege Hans von der Burchard geben einen … Read more

Deutschland macht dicht – POLITICO

by
Wie Scholz den Kampf um Autozölle verliert – POLITICO

Das Grenzhäuschen und der Schlagbaum sind nicht zurück, aber seit heute gibt es wieder flächendeckende Kontrollen an den deutschen Grenzen. In den kommenden sechs Monaten sollen sie zeigen, dass Deutschland damit sicherer wird und der illegalen Migration besser begegnet werden kann. Was die Kontrollen leisten können und wo sie scheitern werden, darüber gibt Gordon Repinski … Read more

China slams Germany for sending navy ships through Taiwan Strait – POLITICO

by
China slams Germany for sending navy ships through Taiwan Strait – POLITICO

Beijing claims the democratically governed Taiwan as its own and says the strait is within Chinese jurisdiction. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius defended the transit on Friday. “International waters are international waters,” Pistorius said during a press conference with Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas. “It’s the shortest route and, given the weather conditions, the safest, … Read more

Beijing won’t shift in EV tariff talks with EU, Chinese media report – POLITICO

by
Beijing won’t shift in EV tariff talks with EU, Chinese media report – POLITICO

Beijing will not make concessions as it negotiates on tariffs on electric vehicle imports with the EU, a social media account associated with the Chinese state broadcaster said. “While China is always willing to seek consensus and resolve issues through communication in the face of friction, this does not mean that China will make concessions … Read more

Belgian bankruptcy dents Europe’s microchip dreams – POLITICO

by
Belgian bankruptcy dents Europe’s microchip dreams – POLITICO

The center-right member of the Flemish Parliament told POLITICO that BelGaN was being screened to determine whether it was eligible for support. One media report said it looked into whether the ownership had ties with the Chinese government. The European Commission considers microchips a critical technology. | Annabelle Chih/Getty Images The Flemish Economy Ministry declined … Read more

China pressures lawmakers from Slovakia, other countries to skip Taiwan summit – POLITICO

by
China pressures lawmakers from Slovakia, other countries to skip Taiwan summit – POLITICO

Lawmakers and others were quick to condemn the news on X, with IPAC Executive Director Luke de Pulford tagging China’s foreign ministry and writing: “You don’t get to decide the travel plans of foreign politicians. Please leave us alone. Thanks.” “The CCP [Communist Party of China] believes that it can use pressure and coercion to … Read more