International criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip is growing. However, Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rely on a private company to distribute humanitarian aid, and on an expansion of the offensive.
By Markus Bickel
On the occasion of the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to assure Ukraine of Germany's firm support, triggering a debate on the possible use of Western weapons.
By Viktor Funk
On Tuesday, EU member states approved the simplification of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). But this is only the beginning of a much broader debate about how the climate instrument actually works. Criticism of CBAM's potential to create trade barriers is growing.
By Lukas Knigge
The German startup scene in the defense sector is on course for success. In addition to good ideas, one thing is crucial: survival in the "death valley."
By Nana Brink
Lithuania has high hopes for Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. During his first visit, he assured Lithuania that Germany was aware of its responsibility – and thus consciously set himself apart from his predecessor, Olaf Scholz.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Algerian-French relations have regularly reached new lows since Macron recognized Western Sahara as part of Morocco in the summer of 2024. The conditions would be good for Europe to strengthen ties with Algiers.
By Gabriel Bub
The Ministry of Defense could halt the construction of a German wind farm fitted with Chinese turbines and monitoring technology over concerns of espionage and sabotage. This would set a precedent that could pose serious problems for the offshore wind industry.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The third official phone call between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin lasted over two hours. Trump was very optimistic afterwards. However, Moscow's actions to date leave little room for optimism.
By Viktor Funk
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are once again set to speak by telephone, raising anxieties among Ukraine and its European allies who have actively sought Trump’s support over the past week.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
After much back and forth, the ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia will only begin today, Friday, in Istanbul. Without Vladimir Putin and now also without Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Hopes for an early end to the fighting dwindled on Thursday.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
