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US military unsettled by increased domestic deployment

A former National Guard general calls President Trump’s policies “Hitleresque.”

By Nana Brink

International expert calls for more consideration for older people in conflicts

Older people are particularly at risk in crisis situations and wars, says the UN representative on the rights of older persons.

By Okan Bellikli

Pistorius continues to rely on voluntary rather than compulsory military service

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius continues to rely on voluntary service to increase the size of the reserve. And he is sticking to the timetable for the new Military Service Act.

By Michael Bröcker

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy: Greater focus on the defense industry

The new organizational chart of Minister Katherina Reiche’s (CDU) office reveals something about the security policy priorities.

By Gabriel Bub

Reducing bureaucracy with AI: Commission and Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce and Industry examine cooperation

Experts from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Stuttgart region have developed several AI tools to identify superfluous verification and reporting obligations. They have now presented their tools to officials from the EU Commission, who are pursuing similar approaches.

By Markus Grabitz

France: Le Maire becomes defense minister in the Lecornu cabinet

France’s new government is taking shape – but there are no major changes. There is only one surprise in one post.

By Redaktion Table

Coalition committee: CDU/CSU and SPD want to put together a rescue package for the car industry

By Michael Bröcker

Freedom of movement: NRW municipal minister calls for stricter EU law

By Okan Bellikli

Housing shortage: Commission wants to allow aid for affordable housing

In addition to social housing, state aid for affordable housing will soon also be permitted. The Commission has released a draft decision to amend the state aid rules for public consultation.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Direct flights: India and China end suspension

On Oct. 26, an aircraft operated by the Indian airline Indigo will fly from Kolkata to Guangzhou. This is the first time in five years that a detour via a third country is no longer necessary.

By Marcel Grzanna