The Chancellor in Kyiv, the Foreign Minister in Beijing – though separated by thousands of kilometers, both are pursuing the same mission: advocating for Germany’s and Europe’s security interests. Gordon Repinski, together with EU and diplomacy expert Hans von der Burchard, analyzes their differing approaches and arguments.
Meanwhile, unity in the Union (CDU/CSU) seems stronger than ever. There appears to be little daylight between CSU leader Markus Söder and CDU leader Friedrich Merz. But how solid is this unity, and how long will it last? Chief correspondent Rasmus Buchsteiner offers his assessment.
Elsewhere, an internal party rival of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius takes a major hit. Bundestag member Manuel Gava has been forced to step down following allegations of cocaine use.
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