With electronic warfare, air defense systems and, increasingly, interceptor drones, Ukraine can fend off most Russian drones. The Polish army wants to benefit from the experience of its neighbors.
By Denis Trubetskoy
In a four-page document, NATO has written down what it understands by "defense and security-related expenditure." The document is available to Table.Briefings and it shows that the definition remains vague.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Commission intends to present a proposal for the European Business Wallet at the end of the year. The business community is already anticipating this, hoping for significant cost reductions. However, there are many challenges in designing the EUBW.
By Corinna Visser
On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company launched a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.
By Fabian Peltsch
After a phone call with the US president, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds out the prospect of a quicker end to Russian oil and gas imports. However, willingness in Parliament and the Council is cautious at best.
By Manuel Berkel
The pressure on emissions trading is growing. In addition to large German chemical companies, the SPD is now also calling for a softening of European emissions trading. NGOs want to maintain the phase-out of free allocations.
By Nico Beckert and Lukas Knigge
At the 80th UN General Assembly, climate policy will officially have to assert itself against other issues. But unofficially, work is underway on many construction sites ahead of the COP30.
By Bernhard Pötter
The EU Chamber of Commerce in China is calling for fair competition and planning security. However, the contradictions between centrally controlled industrial policy and market forces are also likely to characterize the upcoming Five-Year Plan.
By Jörn Petring
There will be stricter rules for assisted driving at level L2 in China in future. The new standards create safety in a competitive, innovation-hungry car market.
By Julia Fiedler
When she took office, the 48-year-old was criticized in other EU countries for her political background. Once in office, she allayed many concerns and cooperated with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on asylum policy.
By Almut Siefert
