Similar to the Covid-19 vaccines, the EU member states are to jointly purchase defense equipment. The EU Commission intends to present its strategy for the European defense industry next Tuesday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton speaks of a paradigm shift.
By Stephan Israel
Just before the elections in Russia in mid-March, Russian troops report territorial gains in Ukraine. However, the situation at the front has actually stalled. Both sides are struggling for more ammunition and replenishment of soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
The FDP top candidate believes a conference at the highest political level is necessary to send a clear signal for European defense cooperation. Strack-Zimmermann accuses Commission President von der Leyen of hesitancy.
By Till Hoppe
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the idea of appointing a European Commissioner for Defense. She could implement this in a second term of office.
By Redaktion Table
Poland's new Deputy Foreign Minister sees Poland on an equal footing with France and Germany for the future of Europe. He proposes concrete progress on the defense union.
By Michael Bröcker
The closer the presidential elections in the USA, the more frequently German security policy experts are asking for a European deterrent without the support of the USA. The answer for many: A European nuclear bomb.
By Gabriel Bub
At the conference of the European Defense Agency, EU Council President Charles Michel called for further steps towards a security and defense union and proposed the creation of a European Defense Fund.
By Stephan Israel
