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Poland: Nawrocki narrowly ahead in presidential election.

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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Ammunition: UK plans six new factories.

The UK's defense minister wants to boost ammunition production. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine shows that a military is only as strong as the industry behind it.

By Gabriel Bub

News

Gaza: Israel is in danger of losing its Arab allies.

Israel's government is going into confrontation with the supporters of a two-state solution called for by the United Nations. This has implications for its relationship with Arab partners.

By Markus Bickel

Analyse

Russia: The message behind the major Ukrainian attack.

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

Feature

Securitizations: Commission plans to reduce capital requirements

The EU Commission wants to boost the securitization market with a regulatory proposal scheduled for mid-June. Drafts now show that the Commission wants to reduce capital requirements and simplify the criteria for standardized securitizations.

By Marc Winkelmann

Table.Standpunkt

Opinion: Safety needs soft power.

Given massive cutbacks, especially in the USA, the ailing development cooperation needs to be revamped, says Tjark M. Egenhoff. France and Germany could lead the way in this regard.

By Experts Table.Briefings

News

Turkey: Ankara's drones for Africa.

A popular Turkish product in Africa is the Bayraktar drone. As a partner, Turkey has gained influence on the continent. Its success is also based on Turkey's unique self-narrative, which resonates in Africa.

By Lucia Weiß