Ukraine has led the way. Now the US military is also turning to more cost-effective drones and defensive missiles. It’s not just startups developing these low-cost weapons – the US military is too. An overview.
By Katharina Kort
Right at the start of a lengthy procurement process, SatcomBw4 – the largest procurement project for space security – is already causing tension: while the major suppliers are forming a consortium, SMEs are warning of a lack of market openness. The debate highlights just how sensitive the project’s structure is.
By Nicola Kuhrt, Wilhelmine Stenglin and Ralf Nestler
US Vice President J.D. Vance is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on Sunday and has accused Brussels of interference. He portrays the Hungarian prime minister as an ally in the defense of Western values and reiterates his criticism of Europe’s social media regulations.
By Stephan Israel
Work is underway in Brussels on the proposed omnibus package for food and feed safety. The organic sector had hoped for simplified rules on organic plant protection, but now fears that these simplifications might not apply to it.
By Merle Heusmann
A new climate ranking shows that major steelmakers in Japan and South Korea are making little progress in transforming their home markets. Their investments in the United States, however, could help make the US steel sector greener.
By Alex Veit
Five years ago, the German Federal Constitutional Court set a precedent with its climate ruling – and its impact extended far beyond Germany’s borders. Experts say the backlash against climate policy does nothing to diminish the ruling’s significance.
By Alexandra Endres
According to experts, the German government’s strategy to double the capacity of the “factories of the 21st century” will lead to additional CO₂ emissions. But that is not the only problem.
By Kai Schöneberg
Rostam Aziz is a well-connected and extremely wealthy Tanzanian businessman with a background in politics. He is currently making headlines with a media takeover in neighboring Kenya that could have repercussions across East Africa.
By Peter Theuri
Orbán’s challenger, Péter Magyar, wants to push for a change in policy toward Brussels following an election victory on April 12. He is also seeking access to the frozen funds.
By Stephan Israel
EU negotiations with the Philippines on a free trade agreement are moving forward, but there are still disagreements on some key issues, such as market access and competition.
By Antonia Zimmermann
