News • Table.Briefings

December 15th, 2025

German citizens consider strong security guarantees for Ukraine necessary

A majority of Germans are in favor of robust security guarantees for Ukraine in order to prevent future attacks by Russia.

By Viktor Funk

News | German Armed Forces

December 15th, 2025

German navy receives American reconnaissance drone the “Sea Guardian”

The “Sea Guardian” reconnaissance drone is now set to be procured by the German navy. It will be flown together with the P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft to monitor large maritime areas.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | Defense

December 15th, 2025

Lithuania expands infrastructure for 45 Armored Brigade

Construction work on the new headquarters of the 45th Armored Brigade stationed in Lithuania is progressing faster than planned. Lithuania’s spending on defense has reached a record high. In future, the new Leopard main battle tank will be built in the country.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News

December 15th, 2025

Agreement on fishing quotas: No cuts in the Mediterranean

EU member states have agreed on fishing quotas for 2026, avoiding a previous plan for cuts in the Mediterranean. The agreement sets catch quotas for various waters and rewards more sustainable fishing practices with additional days.

By Redaktion Table

News

December 15th, 2025

Basis for reparations loans: EU freezes Russian assets permanently

The EU has created an important basis for using Russian central bank assets for Ukraine. 25 of the 27 member states voted in favor of an indefinite ban on the retransfer of funds established in the EU to Russia.

By Redaktion Table

Dr. Volker Treier, DIHK-Außenwirtschaftschef, Mitglied der DIHK-Hauptgeschäftsführung

News | Ukraine

December 15th, 2025

8th German-Ukrainian Business Forum: Treier expects know-how transfer in the fight against drones

At the Haus der Wirtschaft in Berlin on Monday, business leaders from Ukraine and Germany will discuss closer cooperation on military hardware. It will include a panel discussion entitled “Defense Industry Transformation: From Wartime Needs to Long-Term European Security”.

By Markus Bickel

News | Trade

December 14th, 2025

Trade surplus: China pledges sustainable foreign trade

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently criticized China's trade policy. EU Chamber President Jens Eskelund speaks of a 40% undervaluation of the national currency, the renminbi.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Hong Kong

December 14th, 2025

Hong Kong: End of the opposition on the eve of Lai verdict

Hong Kong’s last major opposition party has dissolved. A verdict in the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai is also expected on Monday.

By Leonardo Pape

News | South China Sea

December 14th, 2025

Philippines: Fishermen injured during Chinese coast guard operation

According to the Philippines, three fishermen were injured during an operation by the Chinese Coast Guard in the South China Sea. China said it had carried out “control measures”.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Real estate crisis

December 14th, 2025

Construction sector: Another default threatens China’s growth

Chinese property developer Vanke is fueling fresh concerns about the country’s crisis-hit real estate sector. A potential default could trigger renewed turbulence in financial markets.

By Marcel Grzanna