German retirees who volunteer in civil protection could soon receive special recognition. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is offering a dedicated award.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Change continues at the German Federal Ministry of the Interior: Following the restructuring of the Civil Defense Department, a long-serving deputy is now leaving his post.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Trump is threatening to withdraw 5,000 or more troops from Germany. This would affect the US military and complicate Washington’s international efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Katharina Kort
UNICEF’s logistics center in Copenhagen is the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid. The ongoing crisis in the Middle East, in particular, shows just how heavily the United Nations depends on logistics and freight companies.
By Katharina Horban
The US government has approved emergency arms sales worth more than $8.6 billion to partners in the Middle East, with air defense systems making up the bulk of the planned purchases.
By Katharina Kort
The rate of conscientious objection is particularly high among 18-year-olds who are once again potentially subject to conscription. Nearly 500 reservists have also refused to serve since the beginning of the year.
By Markus Bickel
Romania’s parliament has paved the way to finance arms purchases – a move that also benefits Germany’s defense industry.
By Frank Stier
Minsk and Moscow have recently begun maintaining a joint database of conscripts subject to travel bans. The situation is also worsening for Russian dissidents and conscientious objectors in other countries neighboring Russia.
By Maria Mitrov
Arms expert Max Mutschler advocates for supporting measures to effectively curb high defense spending. In addition to arms control, consideration should be given to providing new weapons systems to the Baltic states.
By Markus Bickel
The Federal Ministry of the Interior plans to strengthen civil protection significantly this year. A proposal outlined in the coalition agreement is set to be presented soon.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
