Germany
Germany will maintain pragmatic policy towards China
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting China as EU trade tensions loom large
ChinaGerman economy shows signs of sustained improvement
German industrial production has expanded more rapidly than expected since January
GermanyEU defence ambitions face constraints
The European Commission wants to bolster significantly its influence over EU defence policy
EUFrance’s Ukraine position exposes Western divisions
President Macron’s suggestion of sending troops to the battlefield in Ukraine has been criticised by Western allies
FranceBusiness scepticism will impact EU policy
Surveys from Germany suggest that the EU is losing support among those in the business community
EUEast Europeans will gain influence on Western security
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has drawn attention to Central-Eastern European security, shifting the focus eastwards
Eastern EuropeParis-Berlin tensions on Ukraine will be tough to mend
Tensions between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz over Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks
FranceGermany’s political fragmentation will deepen
Three new parties have been launched in Germany since the start of this year
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