The expert on Eastern Europe at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) advises Germany to adopt a "policy of outstretched hands" towards Poland. Warsaw is slowly realizing that Europe may be more reliable than Washington.
By Nana Brink
Today, Wednesday, the foreign and security policy budgets will be discussed in the Bundestag. Criticism is particularly strong with regard to the cuts in the development ministry.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) wants to strengthen its military cooperation – partly out of disappointment with the USA. But apart from harsh rhetoric, the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha has nothing to counter the Israeli invasion of Gaza City.
By Markus Bickel
The Commission wants to bolster the 19th sanctions package and present it to the member states later than planned. Russian provocations with drones from Poland to Romania are the reason. It is also about persuading Donald Trump to take tougher sanctions against Russia.
By Stephan Israel
More and more fund providers are advertising that investments in arms companies are "sustainable" because they serve the defense of Europe. However, Frederike Potts and Luca Schiewe from Facing Finance criticize the lack of regulations against arms exports to wars that violate international law.
By Luca Schiewe and Frederike Potts
The youth organizations of the democratic parties in the Bundestag criticize the discussion to date on the reintroduction of compulsory military service. In an interview with Table.Briefings, they call for a greater say in the issue.
By Gabriel Bub and Viktor Funk
The EU ambassadors have extended Russia sanctions against individuals and organizations for a further six months. The Commission intends to submit the draft for the 19th package of sanctions to the member states at the beginning of this week.
By Stephan Israel
As part of the Vigilant Owl mission, German electromagnetic warfare soldiers are being deployed to Lithuania for a month. They are to help with the surveillance and reconnaissance of the eastern flank.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Following the Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, the Gulf states doubt that the USA alone can guarantee their security. Arab and Islamic heads of state and government are therefore meeting in Doha this Monday.
By Markus Bickel
Denmark is investing heavily in its missile defense. Only European manufacturers are being considered. According to the government in Copenhagen, US manufacturers are not being passed over for political reasons.
By Stephan Israel
