The European Parliament wants to significantly increase pressure on imports of Russian energy. The conservative EPP is seeking to soften reporting requirements.
By Manuel Berkel
Honey Deihimi heads the Department for Democracy and Engagement at the Ministry of Education. Here, a project group is tasked with addressing questions related to a possible alternative civilian service.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
After an initial shock, the Russian economy has adapted to Western sanctions. The boom triggered by the defense industry is now subsiding. Yet despite mounting economic problems, Moscow could still continue the war for at least another three years.
By Julian Hans
Relations between South Korea and the European Union are currently tense. Whether this remains the case will, according to South Korean journalist and Munich Young Leader 2025 Jeongmin Kim, depend in part on how inclusive Europe’s approach to strategic autonomy turns out to be.
By Jeongmin Kim
Cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation – during the Russian-Belarusian “Zapad-2025” exercise in September, the risk of hybrid attacks on targets within the EU could increase. This is the assessment of EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
By Viktor Funk
Commander Helena Linder-Jeß is the new military advisor to Parliamentary State Secretary Sebastian Hartmann.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Fabien Mandon takes over as Chief of the General Staff on September 1, replacing Thierry Burkhard.
By Gabriel Bub
The most recent meeting between Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and the defense industry yielded few tangible results. Still, industry representatives have reason to be pleased – the procurement acceleration law turned out very much in their favor.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin, Lisa-Martina Klein and Alex Hofmann
By the end of the year, the defense ministers of Germany and France aim to find solutions to the dispute over contracts in the multi-billion-euro FCAS fighter jet program. Meanwhile, Dassault CEO Eric Trappier continues to provoke partners in both industry and politics.
By Gabriel Bub
Germany has much more money available for defense. This is also attracting companies from abroad. Israeli start-ups are advertising their battle-tested products.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
