The Federal Audit Office has issued a harsh verdict on the federal government's NIS-2 bill.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
On Saturday, the Chinese Haijie Shipping Company is launching a seasonal Arctic trade route to Europe for the first time. China wants to become less dependent on existing routes – and at the same time shies away from large investments in the Russian Arctic section.
By Fabian Peltsch
At the Xiangshan Security Forum, China warns of a divided world and a "rule of the jungle." At the same time, Defense Minister Dong Jun underlines China's claim to Taiwan.
By Leonardo Pape
Today, Wednesday, the foreign and security policy budgets will be discussed in the Bundestag. Criticism is particularly strong with regard to the cuts in the development ministry.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein
The Commission wants to bolster the 19th sanctions package and present it to the member states later than planned. Russian provocations with drones from Poland to Romania are the reason. It is also about persuading Donald Trump to take tougher sanctions against Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The alliance is strengthening protection of the eastern flank. Mark Rutte announced the launch of the "Eastern Sentry" operation. It is still unclear how many member states will participate alongside Germany, France and Denmark.
By Stephan Israel
The EU ambassadors have extended Russia sanctions against individuals and organizations for a further six months. The Commission intends to submit the draft for the 19th package of sanctions to the member states at the beginning of this week.
By Stephan Israel
Denmark is investing heavily in its missile defense. Only European manufacturers are being considered. According to the government in Copenhagen, US manufacturers are not being passed over for political reasons.
By Stephan Israel
Following the Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, the Gulf states doubt that the USA alone can guarantee their security. Arab and Islamic heads of state and government are therefore meeting in Doha this Monday.
By Markus Bickel
As part of the Vigilant Owl mission, German electromagnetic warfare soldiers are being deployed to Lithuania for a month. They are to help with the surveillance and reconnaissance of the eastern flank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
