A report by the European Parliament is making a call to reform the governance structures of the Global Gateway initiative and to improve access for private investors. According to the report, faster decision-making is needed in order for the scheme to serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has approved the SAFE loans for nearly all member states. Only Hungary has not yet received approval, because it requested more than it is entitled to. The Commission denies that the hold-up on Hungary’s loan is politically motivated.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission is proposing a €115 million funding program for startups and SMEs in the defense industry. The AGILE program aims to bring disruptive technologies such as AI and robotics from the lab to the armed forces in record time.
By Stephan Israel
Targeted misinformation about development cooperation has now become a textbook tactic in disinformation campaigns. Russian government agencies, in particular, are expanding their activities in this area, as a new CeMAS study highlights, citing the case of USAID, among others.
By Katharina Horban
The deal with the Israeli manufacturer of the Iron Dome missile defense system is expected to secure more than 2,000 jobs. Recently, another defense contractor had also expressed interest in acquiring the plant.
By Maria Mitrov
Anti-tank mines are coming to the fore for NATO countries. A Finnish forestry company is now set to supply training vehicles to an unnamed NATO country.
By Maria Mitrov
At the inaugural Munich Space Summit, the chair of the Munich Security Conference emphasized, with unusual clarity, the strategic importance of space for European sovereignty.
By Torsten Kriening
A Chinese ship has, for the first time, used an alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite price controls, oil prices in China rose, leading to long lines at gas stations.
By Fabian Peltsch
The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) warns that the risk landscape in Germany and the European Union has grown more complex, It is therefore calling for the concept of “integrated security” in Germany’s National Security Strategy to be broadened. In its view, the German Security Council’s military focus falls short.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Gulf states are showing a strong interest in Ukraine's expertise in drone defense. Although an export ban is still in effect, Kyiv is preparing to export certain military equipment and reviewing applications for potential future exports.
By Viktor Funk
