With the transfer of the multinational battlegroup in Lithuania, the last of three units will be placed under the command of Panzerbrigade 45 this week. This will raise the German brigade’s troop strength in Lithuania to around 1,700 soldiers.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In the event of a US attack, Iran’s supreme leader warned of a regional war. Meanwhile, in Tehran, Qatar’s foreign minister met with his Iranian counterpart and a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei. The brief visit fueled speculation that Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani may have delivered an important message to Iran – possibly on behalf of the United States.
By Redaktion Table
The EU–India agreement opens access to one of the world’s largest growth and export markets. However, its complex regulatory framework may continue to pose significant hurdles for companies seeking to fully capitalize on the new opportunities.
By Volker Treier
The German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space is seeking closer cooperation with the Ministry of Defense. Going forward, officials from both ministries will be seconded to the other in order to strengthen coordination on space security.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The new Dutch coalition aims to significantly deepen cooperation with the EU in the field of defense. Its plans include a substantial expansion of military capabilities, the creation of joint European defense structures, and the establishment of a European sanctions authority.
By Stephan Israel
Many Czechs are rallying behind Petr Pavel as he faces an escalating power struggle with the new right-wing government led by Andrej Babiš. What is behind the protests?
By Redaktion Table
The political debate over the digital euro is gaining momentum. The president of Deutsche Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, has highlighted its significance for European sovereignty in payments, while critics have raised concerns about its planned implementation.
By Alexander Wiedmann
Although the uptake of AI by companies is increasing, it remains limited overall. This is the conclusion of the new Single Market and Competitiveness Report presented by the European Commission on Friday.
By Corinna Visser
Deutsche Telekom intends to participate in the EU tender for one of the planned AI gigafactories. However, CEO Ferri Abolhassan has warned that persistently high electricity prices place European providers at a competitive disadvantage – undermining Europe’s technological sovereignty and innovative capacity.
By Corinna Visser
