Until now, former German soliders only had to obtain a permit to work for so-called foreign powers up to ten years after they left the armed forces. The coalition now wants to remove this time limit, citing current security and intelligence findings.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
The German Ministry of Economics and the Ministry of Defense want the defense industry to ramp up its capacities. In doing so, it could benefit from the automotive industry. Industry representatives are now set to discuss the potential for better collaboration.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s long-time confidant resigned following a search by anti-corruption authorities. The Ukrainian president held talks on Saturday with four potential successors.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Hermann Gröhe succeeds Gerda Hasselfeldt at the head of the German Red Cross. The former Federal Minister of Health was elected as the new President on Saturday.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The KRITIS Umbrella Act has met with criticism due to the lack of drone defense and too many transparency obligations. Experts warn that freely available data could create points of attack on critical infrastructures.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Following Bart De Wever’s incendiary letter criticizing a reparations loan, the option of bridge financing for Ukraine is likely to take center stage. Support for Ukraine is on the agenda at today’s meeting of EU defense ministers.
By Stephan Israel
At this year’s autumn conference of interior ministers, the focus will be on dealing with illegal drones, shelters and civil protection in schools. At the meeting, which begins on Wednesday in Bremen, German federal states also want to agree on a joint shelter concept.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Overview of the most important think tank heads in the German Security.Table scene.
By Redaktion Table
According to the Managing Director of the Federation of German Security and Defense Industries, Hans Christoph Atzpodien, contact with the AfD is a non-issue
By Gabriel Bub
Europe’s aid for Ukraine is not enough to modernize its own defense industry. Denmark’s approach of helping Kyiv and benefiting itself is worthy of note.
By Marc Kloepfel
