The German parliament’s Budget Committee has approved an additional €300 million for the F126 frigate. At the same time, ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO alternative remains under consideration as a way to meet NATO requirements from 2028 onward.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In cooperation with the USA, Taiwan is setting up a Joint Firepower Coordination Center to coordinate the planning of precision attacks in a more targeted manner. This is the island's response to increasing military pressure from China.
By Yi Ling Pan
The economist argues that higher, progressive taxes would distribute the burden of rising military spending more equitably.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Funds for crisis prevention could help to avoid higher expenditure in the fight against crises.
By Gabriel Bub
Whether it’s ammunition, clothing for the troops or aid for Ukraine: The budget committee’s review meeting on Thursday could result in billions of euros being shifted in the defense budget.
By Gabriel Bub and Robert Wallenhauer
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
Nineteen Member States have applied for loans under the SAFE program. The Commission has now announced the sum that will be available to the various Member States. Poland is set to receive the most.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
