Following resistance from the federal states, the Kritis Umbrella Law has passed the Bundesrat. A protocol declaration by the federal government now ensures close involvement and uniform standards in its implementation.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan military because, according to the Trump administration, it is fueling the war in eastern Congo. This has consequences for the United Nations (UN) and the European Union.
By Constantin Leclerc
The German federal and state governments are developing structures to manage large numbers of patients in the event of a “casus foederis”, as the civilian healthcare system is ill-prepared for such a scenario. This became evident during the Medic Quadriga exercise at Berlin Airport.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economics plan to intensify industry dialogue on security and defense this month. The issue of resource dependency is also likely to be on the agenda.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
About a week after the US and Israel attacked Iran, more and more theaters of war are emerging. NATO has increased the readiness of its ballistic missile defense systems.
By Marion Bergermann
The Federal Council is about to decide on the Kritis umbrella law. However, the states are criticizing the planned threshold regulation for critical infrastructures. It is possible that the law will have to go to the mediation committee.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Today, Friday, the German Armed Forces will be practicing cooperation with civilian aid organizations in the areas of medical care and transport in the presence of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Agreements on closer cooperation will also be concluded.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
On Friday, the German Defense Ministry briefed the Bundestag’s Defense Committee on the status of the “Digitization of land-based Operations” (D-LBO) project. In parliament, significant doubts persist about whether the project will succeed.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
SPD foreign policy expert Rolf Mützenich criticizes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stance on the war against Iran, which he says violates international law. He also rejects any expansion of the EU’s Aspides mission in the Red Sea.
By Markus Bickel
The German Aerospace Industries Association, Airbus and IG Metall are urging the German government to make a decision on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
By Nana Brink
