After 18 months of negotiations, the European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement on the European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP). One provision in particular, intended to benefit European companies, was controversial.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission has adopted its roadmap for Europe’s defense capabilities through 2030. Four pan-European flagship projects will close key capability gaps. There is no cost information on the joint armaments effort.
By Stephan Israel
If the new French government gains the confidence of the Assemblée Nationale, Catherine Vautrin will have the opportunity to clarify Franco–German issues. The experienced politician will have an expert from the Ministry of Defense at her side.
By Gabriel Bub
The Ministry of Defense (BMVg) wants to stick to a mandatory physical examination for everyone from 2027.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Disposable agents are a tool of hybrid warfare – recruited on dubious Telegram channels for one-off missions. How do the security authorities deal with them? Christopher Nehring from the Cyberintelligence Institute advises: digital prevention.
By Christopher Nehring
The establishment of a drone fleet to monitor the Baltic Sea has been delayed. A planned declaration of intent by the NATO countries bordering the Baltic Sea has been postponed until spring. This is due to unanswered questions regarding the participation of the member states.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
At the meeting of defence ministers, Mark Rutte will emphasize NATO’s leadership in future drone defense. The EU’s role should be limited to financing and coordinating procurement. The EU defense ministers will meet in the evening.
By Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The most important thing is to link all issues concerning Gaza with a path to a two-state solution, says Karim Haggag, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Okan Bellikli
Despite the celebratory mood in Sharm El Sheikh, key questions regarding a post-war order for Gaza remain unanswered. Merz is struggling for political influence, but the Europeans are still on the sidelines.
By Stefan Braun
A quarter of a century after Bill Clinton at Camp David, a US president is once again taking the lead in building a regional peace order for the Middle East. Trump’s transactional approach could serve as a model for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip by Gulf and EU states.
By Markus Bickel
