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Nato: Der Nato Innovation Fund wird durch 24 europäische Nato-Länder finanziert. (Symbolbild)

News | Investments

February 18th, 2026

Nato Innovation Fund: These defense tech topics are trending

The defense tech sector will keep growing, say investors. One topic continues to hold great potential.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News

February 18th, 2026

Defense spending: Wadephul provokes annoyance in France

Germany’s call for France to increase its defense spending is meeting with resistance. Some in Paris feel under attack and point to a need for clearer commitments to supporting Ukraine.

By Gabriel Bub

Keir Starmer und Ursula von der Leyen auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2026

Talk of the Town | Munich Security Conference

February 16th, 2026

What Europe takes away from Munich

While the European Union is seeking to preserve the transatlantic relationship, it is also preparing for the possibility that the US could go it alone. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aims to further define the bloc’s mutual defense clause and is working on a European security doctrine.

By Stephan Israel

News

February 14th, 2026

IfW Kiel: How defense procurement in Europe can become more efficient

The latest report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy identifies significant gaps in European defense procurement – and sets out proposals for how to address them.

By Katharina Horban

An einer Fahne an der Fassade vom Bayerischen Hof ist am 12.02.2026 in München (Bayern, Deutschland) das Emblem der Sicherheitskonferenz sowie die Aufschrift „Munich Security Conference“ zu sehen. Die 62. Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz (Munich Security Conference, MSC) findet vom 13. bis zum 15. Februar 2026 im Hotel Bayerischer Hof in München statt.

News | European defense

February 13th, 2026

Flash Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans perceive national security to be under threat

At the start of the Munich Security Conference, an EU Eurobarometer shows the extent to which security policy concerns have risen in Europe. A majority of citizens are calling for more security policy commitment from the EU and member states.

By Corinna Visser

Opinion | European defense

February 13th, 2026

European defense needs an industrial policy tour de force

Only if industry, politics, the military and new technologies work together systemically can Europe translate its security policy ambitions into operational capability, write Henrik Ahlers, Jan Kallmorgen and Andreas Frank from EY Germany.

By Henrik Ahlers, Jan Kallmorgen and Andreas Frank

News | Netherlands

February 10th, 2026

Dutch MEP to become foreign minister in The Hague

Dutch MEP Tom Berendsen is set to become the Netherlands’ next foreign minister. The Christian Democrat has called for a stronger and more independent Europe on the global stage.

By Stephan Israel

Der linksliberale Rob Jetten (Mitte), die rechtsliberale Dilan Yesilgöz und der Christdemokrat Henri Bontenbal wollen zusammen regieren.

Feature | Netherlands

February 2nd, 2026

New government coalition in The Hague: How it aims to make Europe stronger

The new Dutch coalition aims to significantly deepen cooperation with the EU in the field of defense. Its plans include a substantial expansion of military capabilities, the creation of joint European defense structures, and the establishment of a European sanctions authority.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | Netherlands

February 2nd, 2026

New coalition government in The Hague: A plan to make Europe stronger

The incoming coalition in The Hague seeks to reassert the Netherlands’ influence within the European Union. Under its plans, strengthening Europe will depend on deeper cooperation in defense, energy, and key technologies, combined with a tougher and more consistent response to violations of the rule of law across the bloc.

By Stephan Israel

News | EIB

January 30th, 2026

European Investment Bank quadruples its commitment in the defense sector

The EIB has drastically increased its commitment in the defense sector. More than four billion euros were invested in military infrastructure and research, which represents a clear reorientation of its financial policy.

By Stephan Israel