Ukraine is not only defending itself against Russia, but it also has to defend its interests vis-à-vis Washington. Although Volodymyr Zelenskiy is benefiting domestically from the dispute with Donald Trump, he cannot afford to upset the POTUS two weeks before the NATO summit in The Hague.
By Denis Trubetskoy
With little progress in Pillars 1 and 2, even the CEO of French aircraft manufacturer Dassault is beginning to question the viability of the company’s own aircraft cooperation. Current discussions are centered on how clearly leadership roles should be defined within the respective working groups.
By Nana Brink
The global cutbacks in humanitarian aid are having an immense impact. NGOs are particularly affected, which is why the German Development Institute is calling for a stronger role for private and church foundations.
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EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall will present the European Water Resilience Strategy this Wednesday. Her focus will be on the economic opportunities within the sector. But behind the scenes, a heated debate is unfolding over the costs of water treatment.
By Alex Veit
Karol Nawrocki, supported by the PiS, may have won the Polish presidential election with a narrow majority. The initial results of the count indicate this. If the trend is confirmed, this would make Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government work much more difficult.
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Karol Nawrocki is likely to have won the presidential elections in Poland with a narrow majority. Cooperation with Warsaw will not only become more difficult for Germany, but Ukraine is also likely to be concerned.
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With a major attack in five Russian regions on Sunday, Kyiv demonstrated to Moscow that it can also strike far inland. The targets were several airfields, where dozens of military aircraft are said to have been destroyed. It was also a clear message ahead of today's talks in Istanbul.
By Viktor Funk
Ukraine urgently needs more help with its air defense. Russia is attacking with an unprecedented number of drones and missiles. At the same time, ammunition stocks for defense are apparently exhausted.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan is further expanding the country's autocracy. At the same time, Turkey is becoming increasingly important to NATO, and the alliance's Secretary General is campaigning for an expansion of relations.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The establishment of a stable circular value chain for batteries in Europe is not only being held back by the lack of demand for electric cars. Experts are calling for a different industrial policy. Some see the future of the circular battery economy as global.
By Leonie Düngefeld
