Flotilla Admiral Christian Bock will head the German armed forces’ new Innovation Center in Erding from February. The goal is to connect and network research, military practice and companies more quickly.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Hardly any other African metropolis is changing as rapidly as Addis Ababa. This is also down to Mayor Adanech Abebe. She wants to beautify the Ethiopian capital – and is willing to put up with a lot to achieve this.
By Julian Hilgers
Earlier this week, DEG announced that, together with the Dutch and French development banks FMO and Proparco, it would be providing the South African FirstRand Bank with a loan of EUR 300 million. This is intended to drive forward the energy transition in South Africa. Monika Beck explains why DEG is involved in the South African energy transition and who will benefit from the funds.
By David Renke
She studied urban planning at MIT and previously worked on the campaign team of Trump nemesis Mamdani. As Chief Climate Officer, Louise Yeung is now tasked with curbing the effects of global warming in the largest US city.
By Kai Schöneberg
Günter Sautter takes over as interim head of the National Security Council from Jacob Schrot. This puts a long-standing diplomat at the head of the newly established body in the Federal Chancellery.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Federal Association of the German Security and Defense Industry is restructuring its management team: Roland Haag is to become the new Managing Director. However, his predecessor will remain with the association.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Chen Xukai’s blend of US rap and southern Chinese aesthetics shows just how compatible Chinese pop culture has become with Western audiences.
By Fabian Peltsch
Simon Sack heads up the new Defense Working Group at the largest German AI association, KI Bundesverband. His company Neurologiq supports defense companies with AI technologies to optimize their production.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The most important minds from the social sector in the German Security.Table scene:
By Redaktion Table
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: the 100 key movers and shakers on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, associations, think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
