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Dr. Peter Güllmann ist seit November 2024 Vize-Präsident des Wirtschaftsforums der SPD e.V. und zudem Leiter des Fachforums „Finanzen und Kapitalmarkt“.

Opinion

November 21st, 2025

A successful digital euro needs the banking industry

Contrary to ECB President Lagarde’s plans, only banks should issue the digital euro. Otherwise there is a risk of major security gaps.

By Peter Güllmann

Prof. Norbert Pohlmann ist seit 2003 Informatikprofessor an der Westfälischen Hochschule Gelsenkirchen und lehrt im Fachbereich Informatik und Kommunikation mit dem Schwerpunkt Cyber-Sicherheit. Er ist Gründer und geschäftsführender Direktor des Instituts für Internet-Sicherheit – if(is), wo er zu aktuellen und innovativen Technologien der IT-Sicherheit forscht. Neben seiner akademischen und unternehmerischen Tätigkeit engagiert sich Pohlmann in zahlreichen Gremien für eine sichere digitale Zukunft, unter anderem als Vorstandsmitglied im eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V. und bei EuroCloud Deutschland und als Vorstandsvorsitzender des Bundesverbands IT-Sicherheit – TeleTrusT.

Opinion

November 20th, 2025

For a strong cyber union: the new CSA must be simpler, clearer and more effective

Europe is at a critical juncture: The EU wants to amend the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) — this is essential because Europe’s cybersecurity architecture is in danger of collapsing under its own regulatory weight.

By Norbert Pohlmann

Opinion | Cybersecurity

November 19th, 2025

European resilience needs its own technology

Europe is vulnerable online. Jens-Philipp Jung, founder and CEO of an IT security company, writes about how defense capabilities in cyberspace can be strengthened.

By Jens-Philipp Jung

Opinion | EUDR

November 19th, 2025

EUDR: More forest protection, fewer fairy tales

The WWF responds to the position of the Association of German Forest Owners (AGDW) on the EU law for deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) from last week. The argument that it would create a “bureaucratic monster” is absurd, it says.

By Johannes Zahnen

Opinion | Supply chains

November 18th, 2025

Pharma: How risky are our dependencies?

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a profound change: Europe is heavily reliant on Asian active ingredients. This is becoming a geopolitical risk. China and India are strategically expanding their power.

By Claus Michelsen

Opinion | European Union

November 18th, 2025

The German government must now shape internal market in a joint effort

The German government and the CDU/CSU should make greater use of Ursula von der Leyen’s wide-ranging power to further deepen the single market. After all, the success of the single market is closely linked to Germany’s prosperity — and holds further potential.

By Linn Selle

Michaela Schröder ist seit 2022 Geschäftsbereichsleiterin Verbraucherpolitik und Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung im Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband. Sie verantwortet unter anderem den verbraucherpolitischen Themenbereich Digitales und Medien. Zu ihrem Geschäftsbereich gehört außerdem das Brüsseler Büro des Verbandes, das die Verbraucherpolitik auf europäischer Ebene mitgestaltet.

Opinion

November 17th, 2025

Digital Omnibus: Europe needs clear rules instead of deregulation

The Commission wants to simplify Europe’s digital law with the Digital Omnibus. However, simplification should not be confused with deregulation.

By Michaela Schröder

Opinion

November 17th, 2025

Why Germany must integrate its energy resilience into its deterrence strategy

The German government should not leave the protection of energy systems to the private sector, write Jannik Hartmann and Loyle Campbell. Energy infrastructure must be seen as a strategic capability.

By Jannik Hartmann and Loyle Campbell

Opinion | COP30

November 15th, 2025

COP30: How climate conferences are entering the age of implementation

The character of COP30 differs from all previous COPs. Climate negotiations are increasingly focusing on the implementation of climate action and its financing, which raises a number of challenges.

By Petter Lydén

Opinion | Nato

November 14th, 2025

Why NATO must not neglect its young talent

NATO is rearming itself, but its financial support for young people has been put on hold. Student think tanks will not receive any more money for the time being. But their support is critical now, writes Theodor Himmel, founder and chair of Epis, a student think tank.

By Theodor Himmel