The attacks on power plants in Kyiv have also led to power and potable water supply outages this week. There are concerns in the Ukrainian capital that the Russian strategy for the winter is a blackout.
By Denis Trubetskoy
The Military Service Modernization Act has been referred to the Defense Committee without much ado. The compromise between voluntary and compulsory service is now to be negotiated further there.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
US President Donald Trump recently demanded that the EU refrain from buying Russian gas and oil. The European Parliament now supports a prompt phase-out and is even closing loopholes for some member states.
By Manuel Berkel
After 18 months of negotiations, the European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement on the European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP). One provision in particular, intended to benefit European companies, was controversial.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has adopted its roadmap for Europe’s defense capabilities through 2030. Four pan-European flagship projects will close key capability gaps. There is no cost information on the joint armaments effort.
By Stephan Israel
The establishment of a drone fleet to monitor the Baltic Sea has been delayed. A planned declaration of intent by the NATO countries bordering the Baltic Sea has been postponed until spring. This is due to unanswered questions regarding the participation of the member states.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The most important thing is to link all issues concerning Gaza with a path to a two-state solution, says Karim Haggag, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Okan Bellikli
The Ministry of Defense (BMVg) wants to stick to a mandatory physical examination for everyone from 2027.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Disposable agents are a tool of hybrid warfare – recruited on dubious Telegram channels for one-off missions. How do the security authorities deal with them? Christopher Nehring from the Cyberintelligence Institute advises: digital prevention.
By Christopher Nehring
If the new French government gains the confidence of the Assemblée Nationale, Catherine Vautrin will have the opportunity to clarify Franco–German issues. The experienced politician will have an expert from the Ministry of Defense at her side.
By Gabriel Bub
