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Cooling: How demand could develop

Demand for cooling will rise sharply by 2050 — and so will its associated emissions. This is the conclusion of a recent report. However, there are also ways to make cooling more climate-friendly.

By Lisa Kuner

TFFF: NGOs call for Germany to contribute USD 2.5 billion

A generous German contribution to the Tropical Fund TFFF could play an important role in convincing people of its merit, say numerous NGOs, who are calling on the German Chancellor to provide at least USD 2.5 billion.

By Lukas Knigge

Transport budget: Why the principle of “maintenance before new construction” can easily be circumvented in future

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Exclusive: This is what Germany’s first space security strategy says

Germany is preparing for conflicts in space. Space gliders, special satellite technologies and closer cooperation with industry and science are to help, as a draft of the space security strategy shows. The strategy could be officially presented on Nov. 19

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

New military service: conscription for all 18-year-olds likely from mid-2027

Today, Wednesday, the Minister of Defense and the coalition parties could agree on the model for the new military service.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Budget adjustment: These changes are planned for the defense budget

Whether it’s ammunition, clothing for the troops or aid for Ukraine: The budget committee’s review meeting on Thursday could result in billions of euros being shifted in the defense budget.

By Gabriel Bub and Robert Wallenhauer

Procurement Acceleration Act: Bundeswehr could decide on wind power expansion

One paragraph in the draft of the Federal Armed Forces Planning and Procurement Acceleration Act is causing concern in the energy sector: If the law is implemented in this form, the Bundeswehr would have the final say on the construction of wind turbines.

By Gabriel Bub

FCAS air defense system: Germany wants national solutions

The future of FCAS is more uncertain than ever: Instead of the Franco-German-Spanish cooperation, Berlin is aiming for its own project that relies on unmanned systems to complement the Eurofighter and the US F-35 fighter aircraft.

By Nana Brink

BSI Report 2025: Public administration is the main target of cyber espionage

The BSI Report 2025 warns: Russian hackers are targeting authorities, AI is being used for manipulation and Germany remains digitally vulnerable.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Digital omnibus: Google hopes for bold simplification

Google is investing EUR 5.5 billion in Germany. This shows that the company believes in the location, says Philipp Justus, VP Central Europe, in the podcast Table.Today. However, he hopes for less regulation with the digital omnibus.

By Corinna Visser