The foreign ministers of EU member states have rejected Donald Trump’s call for them to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The EU does not consider itself responsible for the Iran conflict and is instead focusing on strengthening its existing naval operations.
By Stephan Israel
In a letter to heads of state and government, Ursula von der Leyen outlines the measures the Commission is considering in response to high energy prices. In the letter, she also speaks out against the premature shutdown of nuclear power plants.
By Manuel Berkel and Lukas Knigge
A few days before the industry dialogue between the Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the Munich Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is publishing its first comprehensive report on the startup scene in Bavaria. A key focus is data regarding Munich as a defense industry hub.
By Katharina Horban
At Tehran's behest, the Lebanese Shiite militia has gone to war. Now that Israel has destroyed a large portion of Hezbollah's rocket arsenal, the group is trying to capitalize on its new strengths. Whether this tactic will succeed also depends on Israel's next moves.
By Laura Hülsemann
The EU refuses to get involved in the Iran conflict. Instead, France is pushing forward with defensive initiatives to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Stephan Israel
Until now, EPP leader Manfred Weber had maintained that there was no contact, let alone any understanding, with the far right. However, following revelations about a chat group involving the EPP and the AfD at the staff level, doubts have arisen about this stance.
By Markus Grabitz
With its new Five-Year Plan, China aims to accelerate the hydrogen ramp-up. It is positioning itself to supply Europe’s growing demand for hydrogen derivatives.
By Nico Beckert
Following the kick-off summit at the German Federal Ministry of Defense in December, CEOs from defense and civilian companies will meet at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on Thursday. The two ministers, Boris Pistorius and Katherina Reiche, are hoping to deepen this collaboration and thereby accelerate scaling.
By Katharina Horban and Markus Bickel
Iraq is being drawn ever deeper into the war with Iran. It is no longer only US targets that are coming under fire; French and Italian units are also being attacked by Shiite militias allied with the regime in Tehran.
By Birgit Svensson
Startups are developing hydrogen-powered drones, a technology that could offer various advantages for military use. However, experts and the German armed forces are cautious in their assessment.
By Robert Wallenhauer
