Software products also have supply chains that can harbor risks. This is a particular problem for the Bundeswehr. Alexandra Paulus from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs explains how the Bundeswehr can protect itself.
By Alexandra Paulus
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s projections perpetuate the current global inequalities into the future – and thus also determine the climate targets agreed at the COPs. This is unacceptable. Only with inclusive IPCC scenarios can we achieve a fair climate policy for all.
By T. Jayaraman and Tejal Kanitkar
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a decisive step toward a sovereign Europe that sets its own rules in the digital age. The goal is a digital economy that is open, competitive and fair at the same time.
By Andreas Schwab
The EU energy ministers are deciding their negotiating position on the phase-out of Russian gas and oil in Luxembourg today. The German government has a key role to play, write the NGOs Razom We Stand and Ecodefense.
By Jason Kirkpatrick and Wladimir Sliwjak
Electricity, not algorithms or chips, will decide the next phase of the global AI race. China has an advantage here with its open-source models and renewable-energy capacities.
By Jeffrey Wu
Negotiations on the MFF are due to take place at the upcoming EU summit. Spending on defence is set to increase significantly. However, defence readiness must not – and must not – come at the expense of climate protection.
By Tiago Antunes and Mats Engström
If poverty is to be effectively combated, adequate funding and coordinated efforts by the EU together with local authorities are needed. There is still an opportunity to make the next MFF an important instrument in the fight against poverty.
By Jessica Machacova
Disposable agents are a tool of hybrid warfare – recruited on dubious Telegram channels for one-off missions. How do the security authorities deal with them? Christopher Nehring from the Cyberintelligence Institute advises: digital prevention.
By Christopher Nehring
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is currently negotiating new rules on decarbonization. If the proposal under discussion is adopted, discussions on technical implementation will follow. With effective sustainability rules, shipping could become a global driver for green e-fuels.
By Ulf Neuling
Despite rising geopolitical tensions and escalating trade wars, the global dominance of the US dollar is unlikely to wane in the short term. This makes the Asian economies vulnerable to dollar shocks and underlines the need for greater regional cooperation and stronger financial safety nets.
By Hiro Ito and Yasuto Watanabe
