Ukraine: Former TV manager Pavlo Yelizarov to improve air defense
In principle, Ukraine can fend off many Russian airstrikes, but not everywhere. The 57-year-old Yelizarov is to use his management skills to change this.
By Denis Trubetskoy
In principle, Ukraine can fend off many Russian airstrikes, but not everywhere. The 57-year-old Yelizarov is to use his management skills to change this.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is part of a larger shift in the axes of power in the strategically important Red Sea. Regional players are reorganizing their alliances, while lines of conflict between status quo maintainers and revisionists are solidifying.
By Arne Schütte
This week is all about Franco-German friendship, as Thursday marked the 63rd anniversary of the Élysée Treaty. With regard to Africa, the key question is how sustainable this relationship remains amid an ongoing realignment.
By David Renke and Lucia Weiß
According to a Taiwanese research report, China’s push into high-tech manufacturing and geopolitical competition is increasingly coming at the expense of the broader population. The authors point to a new class divide and a rise in system-critical protests.
By David Demes
Whether in response to Trump, the Mercosur agreement or the ban on combustion engines: The German chancellor often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s prime minister. His relationship with the French president, on the other hand, has cooled
By Till Hoppe and Almut Siefert
The Commission promises to make it easier for cross-border telecommunications services with its new Digital Networks Act. But Brussels wants to stay out of agreements between Big Tech and Big Telco.
By Corinna Visser
The German government has defended its climate policy before the Federal Constitutional Court in several expert opinions, which have been obtained by Table.Briefings, pointing to future adaptation options and the responsibility of other levels such as the European Union.
By Alexandra Endres
According to the latest estimates, greenhouse gas emissions in France fell by 1.6% in 2025 – significantly less than the 4.6% required annually to achieve the country’s 2030 climate targets. To reverse this trend, the government is now increasingly focusing on electrification.
By Claire Stam
Contrary to what was previously thought, German forests have not been a source of CO₂ – even in years of drought. The soil stored as much carbon as was released by the trees. However, this surprising new finding will have little impact on LULUCF data, climate-related complaints and the government’s Climate Action Program.
By Bernhard Pötter
Malaysia is the world’s second-largest location for rare earth processing after China. This creates opportunities for Germany and Europe – but the United States and China are already staking out their interests.
By Leonardo Pape