As the German government works to implement its space security strategy, its response to a parliamentary question from the Left Party shows that the details of its plans remain unclear.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
According to the human rights organization, the increase was driven primarily by executions in Iran and Saudi Arabia. In Iran, the number recorded in 2025 was more than twice as high as in the previous year. Amnesty International is calling on the German government to take a clear stance.
By Gabriel Bub
The British Ministry of Defense has announced plans to deploy new, cost-effective anti-drone weapons to the Middle East, allowing drones to be destroyed at a fraction of the previous cost.
By Gabriel Bub
Several people have died in what appear to be Ukraine’s largest attacks on Russia so far this year. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, more than 1,000 drones were intercepted within 24 hours.
By Redaktion Table
Council negotiations on tobacco taxes are entering the final stretch. Indexation remains the most contentious issue, while two opposing camps have emerged over tax rates.
By Markus Grabitz
The German government does not centrally track security-relevant procurement from BRICS countries. While the risks associated with modern technologies are broadly acknowledged, concrete findings by the security authorities and possible supply-chain problems remain largely in the dark.
By Ning Wang
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is calling for a tougher, more structural industrial policy toward China and criticizing Europe’s growing reliance on subsidies as a short-term fix with no lasting effect.
By Amelie Richter
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has presented a work plan containing 34 priority measures aimed at supporting the private sector.
By Ning Wang
Following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House has announced new trade agreements. Alongside large-scale agricultural imports, new bilateral trade bodies are intended to stabilize economic relations.
By Amelie Richter
Following the meeting between the United States and China, Donald Trump briefed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the key outcomes. Their phone call focused on geopolitical tensions, economic agreements, and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East.
By Amelie Richter
