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Article by Nikolas Keßels
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10 Jan 2023

“Chips or Not, EU Need to Mind Your Own Biscuits”: Why Europe Must Up Its Economic Weight

The recent paradigm shift in US export controls should be a rallying call for Europeans to reassess their own geo-economic doctrine. Only if the EU boosts its global market power can it assume a more favorable position vis-à-vis China.
Article by Miguel Otero-Iglesias
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28 Sep 2022

Germany and the EU Need to Keep Engaging with China

History teaches us that a decoupling from China will likely backfire. Without Beijing, efforts to solve key global issues will not succeed. Germany should focus on avoiding over-dependencies on China – not abandon ties altogether.
Article by Stormy-Annika Mildner
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02 Sep 2022

Finding a New Compass for Germany’s Foreign Economic Policy

Germany has one of the world’s most internationalized economies. This comes with benefits, but also with risks. Berlin’s national security strategy is an opportunity to recalibrate its foreign economic policy to better maneuver today’s challenges.