Surprise for German states and municipalities: The Bundeswehr is likely to put some of its old properties back into operation — putting a spanner in the works of municipalities' plans.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein
Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defense and Space, explains in an interview with Table.Briefings on the sidelines of the Berlin Global Dialogue why there is a need for more than just an “Eastern Flank Watch” and how the structural problems of the European defense industry can be solved.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Reactions to Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's new initiatives on cyber defense have so far been largely positive. The digital policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group in the German Bundestag is more cautious.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
German defense companies want to invest more in Ukraine. This is what is behind the plans.
By Robert Wallenhauer
While the importance of the climate crisis is declining in politics, business and the public domain, the consequences of global heating are being hotly debated by military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, however, the issue of the climate and risks to security is being sidelined.
By Bernhard Pötter
Like the Federal Security Council before it, the National Security Council will, in future, deliberate and make decisions in secret. This was announced by government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius.
By Stefan Braun
In 2026, EUR 57.1 billion is to be spent on defense from France’s strapped treasury. In the medium term, Paris will have to spend even more if it wants to meet the NATO requirements. Experts present plans on how this could work.
By Gabriel Bub
The climate crisis is losing importance in politics, business and the public interest. However, the consequences of global warming are being hotly debated by the military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, on the other hand, the issue is being suppressed.
By Bernhard Pötter
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch
Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.
By Marion Bergermann
