NATO's new five percent target is hardly controversial anymore, only the speed and exactly what expenditure may be counted. The defense ministers will meet on Thursday to clear up the last obstacles three weeks before the summit in The Hague.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
During the second trilogue on the gas storage regulation, Parliament and Council moved closer on key issues – but a final deal remains out of reach.
By Manuel Berkel
The defense industry could play a greater role in advancing the energy transition and decarbonization of the armed forces. This is the conclusion of a working paper by the government-affiliated German Institute for International and Security Affairs.
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The British government wants to implement all 62 recommendations from the security strategy. Among other things, the UK is planning to procure twelve nuclear-powered submarines as part of the joint AUKUS submarine program.
By Gabriel Bub
The economic damage caused by cyberattacks was higher in 2024 than ever before. Attackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The alliance’s new five-percent defense spending goal is now largely undisputed – only the timeline and the exact accounting of eligible expenditures remain open. NATO defense ministers will meet Thursday to smooth out the final obstacles ahead of the summit in The Hague in three weeks.
By Stephan Israel
The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) adopted its initiative report on digital sovereignty on Tuesday with broad support. The Greens had hoped to push the report a bit further.
By Corinna Visser
Rheinmetall acquired 51 percent of the new joint venture Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa (Pty) Ltd. The Düsseldorf-based Group expects annual sales of EUR 100 million.
By Gabriel Bub
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was awarded the Politikaward as “Politician of the Year” on Monday evening in Berlin. The following is a slightly abridged version of the laudatory speech given by Belgian legal scholar and think tanker Marc De Vos.
By Julia Mertens
