Free trade agreement: Australian trade minister in Brussels for talks
The main point of contention remains quotas for beef and lamb exports, which led to the collapse of talks in 2023.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The main point of contention remains quotas for beef and lamb exports, which led to the collapse of talks in 2023.
By Antonia Zimmermann
With Arctic Sentry, NATO is launching a new activity to stabilize the Arctic and High North. The aim of the mission is to strengthen cooperation between alliance partners and defuse tensions with the US over Greenland.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission wants to curb the threat that drones pose to critical infrastructure and airports. An action plan provides, among other things, for the use of 5G networks for detection, as well as a seal of approval for trustworthy drones.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
According to a draft of its SMR strategy, the European Commission plans to streamline approval procedures for small nuclear reactors. The proposed model is based on cooperation between the French nuclear regulator and supervisory authorities in other EU member states.
By Manuel Berkel
France is apparently considering pulling out of the joint Eurodrone program. The remaining three partners, Germany, Italy and Spain, hope to continue the project despite possible cost increases.
By Gabriel Bub
With Moscow not budging in its demands on Ukraine in the peace talks, the US is once again increasing the pressure on Kyiv – calling for Ukraine to hold elections. However, critics do not think this is a good idea.
By Viktor Funk
According to a Bitkom study, two thirds of German companies are expecting to see more hybrid attacks. However, only a few feel they are well prepared or have a contingency plan.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns of Russia’s long-term strategic goals in the war against Ukraine. Moscow merely using peace talks as a stalling tactic while expanding its military capabilities, according to the assessment.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The German government and business leaders discussed the opportunities of the infrastructure initiative with European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Political groups in the European Parliament have agreed on who will take the lead as rapporteurs for the legislative proposals in the automotive and grids packages.
By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel