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“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.
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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.
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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.