Germany and other European countries had expressed “deep concern” over the move. Critics warn of political damage and view the law as specifically targeting Palestinians.
By Redaktion Table
Disinformation campaigns are already costing German companies tens of billions. Defense contractors and their suppliers are particularly hard hit, a recent study shows.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The EU missions Aspides and Atlanta are set to collect and share information on suspicious activities related to critical submarine infrastructure. This is the EU’s response to the Houthi militia’s involvement in the Iran conflict.
By Maria Mitrov
If the Yemeni Houthi militia enter the war, this could lead to further escalation and increase calls for a stronger German military presence.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
North Rhine-Westphalia plans to introduce a legislative initiative aimed at preventing German banks from freezing accounts out of “anticipatory compliance.” The move follows the cases involving ICC Judge Nicolas Guillou and the NGO HateAid.
By Okan Bellikli
The food industry and retailers need to be prepared for an emergency. The head of the Armed Forces Division called attention to this at an event in Berlin. His message: In the event of an attack, civil society must be able to function without support from the Bundeswehr.
By Frederik Bombosch
From now on, the Russian Navy will protect the oil and gas tanker fleet in the Baltic and Black Seas. This is Moscow’s response to attacks by Ukrainian forces and European seizures. Meanwhile, revenue from the oil trade is becoming increasingly important to the Kremlin.
By Viktor Funk
After years of stagnation, European NATO member states and Canada have once again increased their defense spending by 20%. Rutte sees this as a “genuine shift in mindset” and praises Trump’s decisive role in pushing for higher targets.
By Stephan Israel
Bavaria is the first German state to introduce special provisions for the defense industry. Helsing hopes to benefit from them and is already taking the first steps toward establishing a new factory near Munich before comes into force.
By Katharina Horban
With 199 exhibitors, German companies will have the largest presence at the Eurosatory defense trade show in June.
By Gabriel Bub
