The Philippines want to push forward a code of conduct for the South China Sea in cooperation with China. The code is slated for completion next year under the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Union is expanding its security partnership with Egypt. Steps are to be taken by the end of the year to firmly establish a security partnership.
By Markus Bickel
A study by the Center for Sustainable Transformation, MHP and BW Consulting examines how the German Armed Forces and the private sector can improve cooperation in order to gain a better overview of logistics in the event of a defense situation.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Ukrainian president wants to agree new arms supplies and gas imports with Greece, France and Spain. A “historic treaty” to strengthen the country’s air force and air defense has been prepared with France.
By Marion Bergermann
Austria introduces a declaration for all EU member states at the Franco-German summit on digital sovereignty. The initiative aims to promote domestic solutions. ZVEI and FIEEC are also calling for more investment in European technology.
By Corinna Visser
The EU relied on the plans to extract raw materials in Serbia. It hoped that this would reduce its dependence on China. Lithium is needed for digitalization and for batteries in electric cars.
By Frank Stier
The member states were unable to agree on a substantive position at COP11 for a WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. For this reason, the EU will not have a say in the matter at the conference, which begins today in Geneva.
By Markus Grabitz
While an increasing number of countries are contributing their “fair share“ to the USD 100 billion climate target, major donors continue to fall short of expectations. For the time being, 2023 may have marked the peak in bilateral climate finance.
By Nico Beckert
Während immer mehr Staaten ihren „fairen Anteil“ am 100-Milliarden-Klimaziel leisten, bleiben große Geber weiter hinter den Erwartungen zurück. 2023 könnte zudem der vorläufige Höhepunkt der bilateralen Klimafinanzierung gewesen sein.
By Nico Beckert
Two judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court have resigned in protest against a constitutional amendment that strengthens the power of the military chief and undermines judicial independence.
By Angela Köckritz
