A new study shows how drastically global investment in peace and security outside the defense sector has fallen - and what this means for Europe, which is just learning to stand on its own two feet in terms of security policy.
By Markus Bickel
The Ukrainian president wants to give new impetus to his government and contacts with the US by restructuring his staff. Communication with Washington, in particular, urgently needs to be improved.
By Denis Trubetskoy
The Bundestag is discussing the budget for 2025 this week. The Federal Audit Office is calling for transparency regarding "defense-related" infrastructure spending and a revision of the timeline for the special fund.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
According to a survey by the German Aerospace Industries Association, 60% are in favor of the use of civilian drones. But the fear of terrorist attacks remains.
By Nana Brink
The NATO states want to spend 1.5% of their GDP on civil defense and resilience. Torben Schütz and Helena Quis from the Bertelsmann Foundation warn that without clear criteria, there is a risk of national solo efforts and a patchwork instead of real security.
By Torben Schütz and Helena Quis
Acts of sabotage on undersea cables and substations show that Germany's critical infrastructure is exposed to real physical threats. Andreas Beerbaum from the digitalization and security company Hexagon criticizes the lack of an overarching protection concept.
By Andreas Beerbaum
The countries in North Africa are pursuing different goals and strategies in the Gaza conflict. Domestically, solidarity with the Palestinians could cause problems.
By David Renke and Mirco Keilberth
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa will meet with President Maia Sandu in Chișinău on Friday for their first EU-Moldova summit. The delicate question looming over the gathering will be whether Moldova can begin accession negotiations independently of Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
The coalition between SPD and CDU/CSU is showing an increasing lack of transparency in the approval of arms expenditure, says Sebastian Schäfer, budget policy spokesperson for the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag. In view of the current security situation, he finds this worrying.
By Markus Bickel
