Media Contributions

Volker Kronenberg on Friedrich Merz's election campaign strategy¹

In the interview, Volker Kronenberg discusses Friedrich Merz's election campaign strategy and its potential impact on the CDU. Kronenberg addresses the current political situation of the CDU, which finds itself in a challenging environment. The party is under pressure to strengthen its position in the political center, while also facing challenges from increasing political polarization and the rise of populist movements. The CDU must find a way to gain the support of a broad range of voters without losing its traditional base. In this context, Merz's election campaign strategy plays a crucial role in positioning the CDU in a changing political climate and ensuring long-term success.

Dr. Ali Fathollah-Nejad in an interview with Kurier about Iran's regional policy and the Mullah regime.²

The interview with Dr. Ali Fathollah-Nejad addresses Iran's geopolitical situation and its region, particularly regarding the impact of the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Iran's foreign policy. It discusses the fragility of the Iranian regime and the far-reaching consequences of foreign and regional setbacks, as well as the ongoing economic crisis in Iran. Dr. Fathollah-Nejad highlights the weaknesses in Iran's regional policy, which has increasingly wavered due to instability in Syria and the shrinking of Iran's military alliances.

Merz Initiative: Interview with Volker Kronenberg³

Friedrich Merz is sending a political signal with a new initiative and is aiming for a clear direction for the CDU. In an interview, Volker Kronenberg explains how this step could help Merz position the CDU as a strong opposition force.

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Joachim Weber on Trump’s Proposal for Lower Oil Prices in Relation to the Ukraine War⁴

In an interview with ntv, Dr. Joachim Weber explains that Donald Trump's demand for lower oil prices to end the Ukraine war is unlikely to be effective. He describes this strategy as typical of Trump, who often proposes simple, populist solutions. According to Weber, a reduction in oil prices would not significantly harm the Kremlin, as Russia has become better at coping with price fluctuations.

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Maximilian Mayer on potential deals between China and the USA⁵

The new US president has announced high import tariffs on Chinese products to protect the US economy and reduce the trade deficit with China. China expert Maximilian Mayer points out that during Trump’s first term, the US trade deficit with China grew by 200 billion dollars, costing many jobs in the US.

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Dr. Joachim Weber in an interview with Phoenix about the military spending of NATO member states and EU countries.⁶

Even before he actually took office, Donald Trump increased the pressure on NATO partners considerably - NATO should spend even more of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. What does this mean for NATO and the EU? Dr. Weber discusses this in an interview with phoenix.

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Trump is back, more powerful than ever – How Europe must prepare now⁷

Recently, Donald Trump was once again elected President of the United States, which is causing fears and nervousness in Europe. The question arises: Can the continent exist without the USA? Former diplomat Hans-Dieter Heumann and expert on German-French relations, Landry Charrier, shed light on the challenges and opportunities that now lie ahead for Europe.

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"In a few years, wars in space will be decided - New episode of the Hypothesis podcast"⁸

Space-based technology is highly relevant today. GPS, Internet and navigation systems are just a few examples of everyday applications based on space-based technology. In the latest episode of the Hypothesis Podcast, Dr. Enrico Fels the hypothesis “In a few years, wars in space will be decided”.

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