Drones, sabotage and espionage are on the rise, but the EU is in danger of learning the wrong lessons. Instead of social resilience, Brussels is focusing on military "readiness". As a result, what Niinistö once called for is being lost: security as a joint task.
By Helena Quis and Goran Buldioski
Europe’s decision to ban Russian gas is a historic shift. But as Donald Trump links energy exports to trade and foreign policy concessions, the EU risks replacing one form of dependence with another.
By Thijs Van de Graaf
The need for investment in the German electricity grid is high. "Connect and Manage", a flexible process for connecting power storage systems, would rapidly accelerate this. Jaroslav Macek, head of the energy company Elevion, writes that this is supported by the experience of other countries.
By Jaroslav Macek
With a clever pooling of resources, Europe could make an ambitious frontier AI initiative possible. But quick and decisive action is needed. The Apply AI Strategy is far too timid.
By Philip Fox
The postponement of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China is not a diplomatic misstep, but a necessary signal. Anyone who clearly identifies German interests – from China’s support for Putin’s war to unfair trade practices – must not allow themselves to be blackmailed.
By Reinhard Bütikofer
Johann Wadephul’s canceled trip to China is emblematic of the lack of direction in Germany’s China policy. In a time of global power shifts, Berlin is squandering valuable opportunities to build trust and secure economic interests.
By Maximilian Mayer
The next EU budget will not just set the numbers, it will help determine Europe's political direction for the coming decade. To make the best possible use of resources, climate financing must be interlinked with other political objectives.
By Julian Popov and Christian Ibsen
The EU summit on Thursday will also address the question of how important CO₂ removal (CDR) should be for climate policy in the future. CDR is often criticized. But it can and must play an important role in the ETS – combined with ambitious net reduction targets for industry.
By Wilfried Rickels
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
