Pressure is mounting to find a diplomatic solution to prevent a major Israeli offensive to seize Gaza City. Hamas is now reported to have agreed to a ceasefire proposal.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Annette Lehnigk-Emden, head of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), has reignited the debate over the 25 million euro threshold. Parliament is now grappling with how much say it is willing to give up.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin, Lisa-Martina Klein
The German Navy has made its first port call in Greenland. The Arctic is increasingly becoming a geopolitical hotspot.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
After the high-level meetings in Anchorage and Washington, security guarantees for Ukraine are now at the center of international debate. Meanwhile, Russia continues bombing its neighbor – with more than 570 drones and missiles launched since Alaska.
By Viktor Funk, Wilhelmine Stenglin, Manuel Berkel
Possible security guarantees for Ukraine, arms deals with the United States, and talks between Zelenskyy and Putin: There is cautious hope that the Washington meeting could help Ukraine on its path towards peace.
By Viktor Funk
Taiwan’s representative in Germany, Shieh Jhy-wey, is calling for a stronger German presence in the region.
By Julia Fiedler
Last year, more than 380 humanitarian workers were killed – the highest number ever recorded. Policymakers must ensure that protecting civilians and aid workers regains greater importance. This also requires stronger support for the International Criminal Court.
By Max Freundlieb
Following the staged summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska, Europe and NATO are now heading to Washington – standing side by side with Zelenskyy. The symbolism is clear, but Europe’s role in future peace talks remains uncertain.
By Lukas Knigge, Stefan Braun, Wilhelmine Stenglin
The US State Department has paused visas for people who were to be brought into the country with a visitor visa for medical treatment. Secretary of State Rubio accuses aid organizations of ties to Hamas.
By Marion Bergermann
The German arms industry is attracting much more attention than it did three years ago - and is making the most of it. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the traditionally buttoned-up industry has opened up its communication to wider circles - some still too little.
By Gabriel Bub
