From drone defense to standoff weapons, the EU wants to push ahead with its defense readiness roadmap in Copenhagen. The proposal on Russian state bank funds is also on the agenda. The dispute over Israel sanctions could overshadow the leaders' meeting.
By Stephan Israel
The former prime minister and wealthy businessman is the favorite in this weekend's Chamber of Deputies election. He is aligning himself with Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico and wants to end support for Ukraine. But he needs coalition partners to do so.
By Hans-Jörg Schmidt
The ECB invited two groups of experts to develop and test applications for the digital euro. It presented the results of the innovation platform in a report.
By Corinna Visser
The US government wants to adhere to the tariff deal, which provides for an upper limit of 15 percent.
By Redaktion Table
The Franco-German-Spanish program to develop a sixth-generation airborne weapon system is on the brink of collapse. Greens from Germany and France are warning that the FCAS could be canceled without a replacement solution.
By Anton Hofreiter, Sara Nanni, Chantal Kopf, Cyrielle Châtelain, Damien Girard and Catherine Hervieu
Drones have been spotted at Danish military bases again – just days before important EU meetings. The Bundeswehr is sending support forces in view of the EU leaders meeting on Wednesday. The Danish government has banned civilian drone flights until Friday.
By Redaktion Table
France's ex-president must go to prison. The 70-year-old has announced his intention to appeal against the sentence.
By Redaktion Table
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
Drone manufacturers want to help shape border protection and are hoping for lucrative orders. However, many politically sensitive issues have not yet been clarified. The only clear thing is that new technologies will play a greater role at Europe's borders.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
