At the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen defended the proposal to cap direct payments per farm. However, he said he could envisage exceptions for certain groups.
By Julia Dahm
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is scheduled to travel to France this week. A face-saving solution to move the stalled FCAS project forward would be to opt for two different fighter jets.
By Gabriel Bub
African countries are also largely following the global trend toward higher defense budgets. Algeria remains the continent’s largest military spender.
By David Renke
Many Germans significantly overestimate spending on development cooperation, yet they are also more willing to support higher spending in this area. At the same time, the German government’s foreign policy stance is drawing criticism.
By David Renke
Amid the UN’s financial crisis, the German cabinet is set to approve the key points of the 2027 federal budget Wednesday. For UN organizations such as UNICEF, the stakes are high.
By Katharina Horban
According to several diplomats, there are discussions within the military alliance about no longer holding annual summits. One diplomat said that some countries are pushing for a two-year cycle.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese industrial companies reported strong profits in the first quarter. However, with demand remaining fragile, growing disparities are becoming apparent.
By Marcel Grzanna
Despite China’s punitive measures against European defense companies, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo does not foresee any serious consequences for Taiwan’s security. At the same time, Japan is emerging as a more prominent potential partner.
By Fabian Peltsch
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could cost South Korea up to around €500 million annually. The government is therefore funding a subsidy program to reduce carbon emissions.
By Marcel Grzanna
