Germany and France are struggling to find solutions for the multi-billion-euro FCAS project. Increasing tensions could also jeopardize other arms projects.
By Gabriel Bub
Although the ceasefire in Gaza is largely being observed, the risk of escalation remains high. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty talked to Julia Ganter and Leona Harting from The Berlin Pulse Express Edition of the Körber Foundation on the political future of the Palestinian coastal strip.
By Jonathan Lehrer
Simon Sack heads up the new Defense Working Group at the largest German AI association, KI Bundesverband. His company Neurologiq supports defense companies with AI technologies to optimize their production.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
“On My Watch: Leading NATO in a Time of War” is the title of Jens Stoltenberg’s memoirs of his years as Secretary General of the alliance. The war against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq happened during his tenure, as did Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
By Markus Bickel
While representatives of the U.S. and Russia gather in Miami to discuss a possible end to the war, it continues to rage on the frontlines. In cooperation with the Reaktion Group, Table.Briefings analyzes the situation in Ukraine.
By Redaktion Table
Operators of critical infrastructure are largely powerless legally when it comes to drone overflights. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is responding with a defense center and a special unit. However, it will not be possible to provide protection across the board.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
FCAS is not currently the top priority for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Macron. Green MEP Dillschneider is calling for a quick agreement.
By Gabriel Bub
Up to 1,000 wounded soldiers a day could reach German hospitals in the event of an alliance crisis. There is currently no structured preparation for crises with large numbers of patients. This preparation must be done now.
By Djordje Nikolic
The decision on the award of a contract worth around EUR 900 million for “Loitering Munition” is to be made at the beginning of next year.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer
The EU will now take out a loan via the Multiannual Financial Framework to finance Ukraine with €90 billion over the next two years. The initially preferred option of a reparations loan failed, not least because of the high guarantees demanded by Belgium.
By Stephan Israel
