Next week, the Bundestag is set to approve the extension of the UNIFIL mandate for the final time. However, both in Lebanon and in Berlin, there are calls for continued support for the region after the mandate ends.
By Laura Hülsemann and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The Space Innovation Hub is receiving EUR 50 million in funding from the Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality – according to a response to a parliamentary question from The Left. In contrast, no funds are being allocated from the Bundeswehr Special Fund for dual-use research.
By Ralf Nestler
For a long time, funding and contracts were lacking. Now that the funds are available, the industry cannot deliver quickly enough. This is why the defense ministers of the member states want to further strengthen the European Defense Agency.
By Stephan Israel
Austria and four other member states are calling for the Western Balkan countries to be integrated into the EU single market on a sector-by-sector basis – even before they become full members. The incentive system is intended to accelerate reforms and reduce strategic dependencies.
By Stephan Israel
Through a public consultation, the European Commission aims to explore how the EU nature conservation directives can be implemented more simply and efficiently. However, it has not yet decided whether to launch a revision of the legislation.
By Julia Dahm
The European Court of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Meta, thereby strengthening the rights of publishers.
By Almut Siefert
According to government sources, Germany had hoped for more improvements. Nevertheless, it intends to approve the trilogue outcome in the Coreper committee.
By Corinna Visser
The EU is importing increasing amounts of liquefied natural gas from the US, at a faster rate than expected. Although US LNG is generally more expensive, the contracts are considered more flexible. This trend is being driven by geopolitical crises.
By Manuel Berkel
Rising logistics and procurement costs, in particular, are causing significant difficulties for companies. Added to this are the challenges posed by the US-China trade conflict.
By Jörn Petring
The Chinese sporting goods manufacturer Anta Sports is returning to the Indian market. After years of political tension, Indian consumers are once again open to Chinese brands.
By Fabian Peltsch
