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The defense policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group had to negotiate hard over the Military Service Act in 2025. A successor law could come as early as 2026 if there are not enough volunteers. At the same time, Erndl is dealing with smaller issues in the local council of his Bavarian hometown.
By Gabriel Bub
Following failed attempts at mediation in Washington, several NATO states are increasing their military presence in Greenland. The “Operation Arctic Endurance” exercise is intended to explore conditions for securing the region, although the effectiveness of pure surveillance missions remains unclear.
By Lisa-Martina Klein, Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
In view of geopolitical challenges, the heads of the German government are meeting in the Chancellery on Thursday. According to Table information, security guarantees for Ukraine are only one of the topics at the meeting.
By Sara Sievert, Wilhelmine Stenglin and Viktor Funk
The human rights violations committed during the fighting in Aleppo must be investigated, and further violence in Syria must be prevented. To this end, the German government must expand its commitment – both humanitarian and political. This is what Khaled Davrisch, representative of the Democratic Self-Administration of North and East Syria in Germany, is calling for.
By Khaled Davrisch
The Bundeswehr Planning and Procurement Acceleration Act is set to pass through the Bundestag this week. A paragraph on the Air Transport Act had caused a dispute between defense and energy politicians.
By Gabriel Bub
Several arms companies in the Balkans are joining forces to reduce their dependence on Western European suppliers. Belgrade views the cooperation as an attack on its own security interests.
By Frank Stier
The Bundeswehr’s initial procurement plans for the space program demonstrate its dependence on the United States. Table.Briefings was able to view the plans.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Official voices in Moscow are conspicuously reticent on the subject of Greenland. Last year, things were different. The sea routes in the Arctic are becoming increasingly important for Russia.
By Viktor Funk
Berlin and New Delhi have signed a paper agreeing on closer arms cooperation. Indirectly, this also involves Russia.
By Katharina Horban