Lithuania’s Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas is calling for countries on the EU’s eastern flank not to be left alone with the costs of rearming – with reference to the threat posed by Russia, but also to the geopolitical situation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will attempt to de-escalate the Greenland crisis in Davos.
By Stephan Israel and János Allenbach-Ammann
The European Commission aims to strengthen the protection of European communication networks through CSA2 and is introducing a joint risk assessment with member states. If Huawei and ZTE are once again classified as high-risk suppliers, they must be removed from critical parts of 5G networks.
By Corinna Visser
The former NATO general calls for European armed forces to move closer together. He is also pushing for more independence from the US in terms of arms.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The German Armed Forces’ Operational Command has put together a list of detailed tasks, seen by Table.Briefings, for civilian players to support the armed forces in an emergency.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The US provides nuclear weapons through sharing arrangements that neither France nor the UK could currently replace. However, due to Trump’s confrontational approach, Berlin, London and Paris are now collaborating more closely in this area.
By Gabriel Bub
German and US policymakers are set to discuss their China strategies in Washington from Wednesday. With transatlantic relations under strain, both sides are searching for common ground.
By Amelie Richter
A government subsidy of up to EUR 6,000 is now available in Germany for the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV). The exact amount depends on household income and number of children; the purchase price and place of manufacture do not play a role. There is criticism of the fact that plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), which are not particularly climate-friendly, are also being subsidized.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Even after the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy announced last week that an agreement had been reached with the European Commission on Germany’s power plant strategy, many details are still unclear – such as how the project can be financed and legally justified.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Manuel Berkel
Denmark and Greenland are looking for support from NATO for an alliance mission in the Arctic. At the same time, EU member states are preparing possible countermeasures against further US tariffs. However, for the time being, the Commission wants to negotiate with Washington.
By Stephan Israel and János Allenbach-Ammann
One year after Trump’s inauguration, US–Africa policy has changed fundamentally. Recently, relations have often been marked by tensions. Nevertheless, Trump is systematically implementing his change of course.
By David Renke
