A new study shows how drastically global investment in peace and security outside the defense sector has fallen - and what this means for Europe, which is just learning to stand on its own two feet in terms of security policy.
By Markus Bickel
The Bundestag is discussing the budget for 2025 this week. The Federal Audit Office is calling for transparency regarding "defense-related" infrastructure spending and a revision of the timeline for the special fund.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The NATO states want to spend 1.5% of their GDP on civil defense and resilience. Torben Schütz and Helena Quis from the Bertelsmann Foundation warn that without clear criteria, there is a risk of national solo efforts and a patchwork instead of real security.
By Torben Schütz, Helena Quis
According to a survey by the German Aerospace Industries Association, 60% are in favor of the use of civilian drones. But the fear of terrorist attacks remains.
By Nana Brink
Hartpunkt reported that France claimed 80% of the work orders for the production of the fighter jet at the heart of the program. An insider disagrees.
By Gabriel Bub
Acts of sabotage on undersea cables and substations show that Germany's critical infrastructure is exposed to real physical threats. Andreas Beerbaum from the digitalization and security company Hexagon criticizes the lack of an overarching protection concept.
By Andreas Beerbaum
The countries in North Africa are pursuing different goals and strategies in the Gaza conflict. Domestically, solidarity with the Palestinians could cause problems.
By David Renke, Mirco Keilberth
Next Tuesday, the Defense Committee will discuss a law that aims to approve wind energy projects more quickly. Military concerns should then also be taken into account when modifying existing plants.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will meet with President Maia Sandu in Chișinău on Friday for their first EU-Moldova summit. The delicate question looming over the gathering will be whether Moldova can begin accession negotiations independently of Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
