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News | Japan

February 9th, 2026

Japan: One step closer to revising the pacifist constitution

After Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election win, China is warning of resurgent “militarism.” Takaichi is signaling an intention to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Human rights

February 9th, 2026

Hong Kong: “Merz should insist on Lai’s release”

The sentencing of former newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison is the harshest penalty handed down so far under Hong Kong’s national security law. Lai’s son is urging governments such as Germany’s to increase pressure on Beijing.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Civil defense

February 9th, 2026

Hospitals and charities open to a return of civilian national service

If mandatory national service were reintroduced in the German Armed Forces, civilian service for conscientious objectors would also return. Hospitals and charities have signaled their willingness to participate.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

News | FCAS

February 9th, 2026

FCAS: Two-track fighter solution emerges

Tensions are mounting over Europe’s most expensive air combat program, FCAS, amid speculation about a two-aircraft solution that would preserve cooperation while allowing different fighter jets to be developed.

By Gabriel Bub

Stark-Drohne in London: Großbritannien ist en attraktiver Standort für Defense-Tech-Unternehmen.

News | Defense industry

February 9th, 2026

How German defense start-ups are positioning themselves internationally

Germany’s three leading defense tech start-ups – Helsing, Stark and Quantum Systems – are increasingly expanding abroad, with four markets emerging as particularly important.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News

February 9th, 2026

Arms exports: German government approved EUR 12 billion in 2025

Preliminary data from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy indicate a modest overall decline in approved arms exports, driven largely by a significant fall in exports to Ukraine.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News | Russia

February 9th, 2026

20th sanctions package: EU moves to further curb Russia’s oil revenues

The EU is planning a sweeping ban on services for Russian crude oil to further cut Moscow’s revenues, alongside new measures targeting the financial sector, cryptocurrencies and expanded export restrictions.

By Stephan Israel

News | Nato

February 9th, 2026

NATO: Breuer to become new chair of Military Committee, according to report

Inspector General Carsten Breuer is set to assume leadership of NATO’s Military Committee in 2028. His appointment would further strengthen Germany’s role within the alliance, where it already holds several key positions.

By Nana Brink

Das RWE Braunkohlekraftwerk Neurath, Windpark, Rheinisches Braunkohlerevier NRW, Deutschland Braunkohlekraftwerk *** The RWE lignite-fired power plant Neurath, wind farm, Rhenish lignite mining area NRW, Germany Lignite-fired power plant

News | Article 6

February 9th, 2026

EU’s 2040 climate target: Several options for international allowances

EU member states are discussing options for meeting the five-percentage-point component of the 2040 climate target through international allowances, with several models under consideration to create flexibility in reducing emissions.

By Lukas Knigge

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February 9th, 2026

Methane regulation: US Democrats argue against softening

Several US Democratic lawmakers are urging the European Commission to maintain the methane regulation, noting that some American companies have already invested millions in cleaner supply chains.

By Manuel Berkel