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
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
The EU wants to develop drone defenses as part of a 360-degree approach. The Commission will present its roadmap for defense capability 2030 this Thursday. The industry is calling for more commitment and clear guidelines.
By Stephan Israel, Lisa-Martina Klein and Robert Wallenhauer
A good hundred days before the start of the Munich Security Conference, the most important personnel issue remains open: Jens Stoltenberg has still not revealed how long he intends to remain Finance Minister in Oslo. This is fueling speculation about possible personnel alternatives.
By Markus Bickel
The global community is looking at the release of the Israeli hostages and celebrating US President Donald Trump in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the other hand, is still under pressure.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Approaches from psychology should provide European decision-makers with guidance on how to deal with the unpredictable nature of US foreign policy.
By Gabriel Bub
Everyone should have this at home: Drinking water, non-perishable food and a crank radio. Only one in three Germans is prepared for a supply failure.
By Nana Brink
The CDU/CSU is calling for a mechanism in the event that not enough volunteers sign up for the new military service. Negotiators from the CDU/CSU and SPD want to reach a political agreement by Thursday.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Easing export restrictions on arms deliveries to Israel would be “a fatal signal,” says Lea Reisner from Die Linke (the Left Party).
By Gabriel Bub
