Munich Security Conference 2026 • Table.Briefings

February 25th, 2026

“Europe and Germany cannot protect themselves alone”

The chair of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Achim Steiner, advocates a 360-degree view of global security risks.

By Markus Bickel

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 | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 17th, 2026

Africa at the MSC: The war in Sudan, critical minerals and development cooperation

At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Africa drew particular attention because of its critical mineral deposits. However, the war in Sudan and the role of development policy were also part of the discussion.

By Arne Schütte, Markus Bickel and Gabriel Bub

Wolfgang Ischinger: Der Leiter der MSC beendet die diesjährige Konferenz mit einer Rede im Hotel Bayrischer Hof.

Dessert | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 16th, 2026

Waiting for Stoltenberg

Jens Stoltenberg will assume the Chair of the Munich Security Conference “when he believes he can actually do that,” current MSC Chair Wolfgang Ischinger announced.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Robert Wallenhauer

Feature | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 16th, 2026

Nuclear sharing: How Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US

Emmanuel Macron plans to update France’s nuclear doctrine as early as March and to continue the strategic dialogue with Germany and smaller EU member states on potential participation in the French nuclear umbrella. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is not alone in expressing skepticism about this initiative.

By Gabriel Bub and Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature

February 16th, 2026

NATO DIANA: Expanding cooperation with Germany in 2026

Defense-industrial cooperation was one of the central themes of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). Against this backdrop, NATO’s 2026 accelerator program is set to reach record participation levels, while cooperation with Germany is being further expanded.

By Katharina Horban

Talk of the Town | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 15th, 2026

MSC: What opportunities China is hoping for

China is courting Europe in Munich – and hoping for a deal with Trump. India and Germany are in a honeymoon mood.

By Angela Köckritz

News

February 15th, 2026

Sudan: US seeks to involve civil society

Resolving the conflict in Sudan is a priority for the United States, US Senior Adviser for Africa Massad Boulos emphasized at the Munich Security Conference. However, he stressed that civil society must be included in any peace negotiations.

By Gabriel Bub

Feature | Total defense

February 15th, 2026

Between deterrence and civil protection: Munich’s evolving security logic

Panels and side events at the Munich Security Conference underscore a clear trend: hybrid threats and the resilience of the state, the economy and society are moving to the forefront of the security agenda. Participants are also examining scenarios involving chemical, biological and radiological risks.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Feature | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 15th, 2026

The key messages from the United States, Germany, Ukraine and China in Munich.

Washington underscores its leadership claim, Berlin remains skeptical, Kyiv issues warnings and Beijing strikes a conciliatory tone – speeches by senior officials reflect the accelerating fragmentation of the global order.

By Nana Brink, Lisa-Martina Klein, Angela Köckritz and Viktor Funk