European and particularly German companies are counting on an early Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) with China. Not least because of the trade conflict with the US., Beijing also has a strong interest in deepening economic cooperation with the EU. Click here

On 31 January 2020 the United Kingdom left the European Union, losing vote and voice. It was a legal departure. Until the end of 2020 the UK will be treated as a member in economic and financial aspects. The critical date is not 31 January, but 31 December 2020

Rüdiger von Fritsch analyzes in the DW interview which behavioral pattern the Kremlin applies in the Nawalny case and explains how to talk plainly with one another. Click here for the full interview

A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU becomes increasingly unlikely as officials speak of “little progress” when asked about the latest round of talks. BGA-Partner, Jürgen Chrobog, provides a great Insight into post-Brexit trade deal negotiations:

BGA Partner Rüdiger von Fritsch, former Ambassador to Russia, was interviewed this morning by Deutschlandfunk and shared his view on the latest diplomatic developments regarding Alexei Nawalny and the Kremlin. Click here for the full interview

BGA Partner Rüdiger von Fritsch, former Ambassador to Russia, explains what he thinks might be behind the attack on Nawalny: Revenge of enemies, deterrence or even acting with Putin’s blessing, anything is conceivable. Click here to watch the full interview