Geopolitical tensions are shifting priorities in the European venture capital market. Investors are increasingly aiming to achieve strategic autonomy – while fundraising has become more challenging.
By Corinna Visser
Every winter since 2022, the costs of protecting and repairing Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure have risen. They now total nearly €1 billion. One expert believes the issue is politically explosive.
By Viktor Funk
Two procurement projects were not approved by the Budget Committee on Wednesday. The amendment agreement for Essor would need to be approved at the next meeting, parliamentary sources say.
By Gabriel Bub
The IMF report concludes that defense spending has neither a particularly strong nor a particularly weak effect on short-term growth. At the same time, spending on defense is rising sharply worldwide.
By Katharina Horban
So far, the only clear decision has been on the future of the Holtenau Ost naval aviation base. The German government does not plan to announce until this summer whether dozens of other former military properties will be used for military or civilian purposes.
By Markus Bickel
More and more drone defense companies are entering the market. However, regulations are still lagging behind and are likely to make it difficult for new companies to enter the market.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Major General Michael Traut, commander of the German Armed Forces’ Space Command, has commented publicly for the first time on the German commercial space industry’s position paper, “Germany’s Space Moment.” Space Minister Dorothee Bär has expressed understanding for smaller companies that feel they have not been sufficiently involved in the contracting process.
By Torsten Kriening
The Finnish Ministry of Defense is hoping to boost recruitment numbers by holding an information day for all young people. The goal is to attract more women to help mitigate the impact of demographic change on the military.
By Marion Bergermann
The war in Iran is having a massive impact on the energy transition. Short-term measures threaten to jeopardize long-term climate goals.
By Umair Irfan
The Green Party’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag plans to submit a motion calling on the federal government to take tougher action against Russian tankers. According to the draft motion, the opposition party is calling for more coastal inspections and international pressure.
By Viktor Funk
