National Security Council • Table.Briefings

January 21st, 2026

China Commission: Why the experts must act quickly

Germany’s expert commission on economic dependencies on China is expected to convene for the first time in February. A good idea – and long overdue.

By Angela Köckritz

Heads (EN) | National Security Council

January 7th, 2026

National Security Council: Chancellor‘s Security Advisor Sautter takes over leadership for the time being

Günter Sautter takes over as interim head of the National Security Council from Jacob Schrot. This puts a long-standing diplomat at the head of the newly established body in the Federal Chancellery.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature | Economic security

December 4th, 2025

Economic security: Commission wants to restrict exports of electronic waste

The EU Commission is planning restrictions on the export of permanent magnets to reduce the bloc’s economic dependencies. It wants to protect start-ups in high-risk sectors from hostile takeovers by third countries.

By Manuel Berkel

Feature | Economic security

December 3rd, 2025

Safety: EU Commission wants to restrict exports of electronic waste

The EU Commission is planning restrictions on the export of permanent magnets in order to reduce economic dependencies. The Commission wants to protect start-ups in high-risk areas from hostile takeovers from third countries.

By Manuel Berkel

Heads | National Security Council

November 21st, 2025

National Security Council: Diplomat Pernhorst to head the Integrated Situational Awareness Division

Pernhorst was most recently Head of Division at the Federal Foreign Office, dealing with defense issues.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature | Russland

November 17th, 2025

Shadow fleet: France urges Germany to take tougher action

France is campaigning for a European coalition against the Russian shadow fleet. Germany in particular should take stronger action against suspicious ships. The topic could soon be on the agenda of the National Security Council.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

picture alliance/dpa | Arne Immanuel Bänsch

CEO.Quote | National Security Council

November 7th, 2025

National Security Council: Defense officer Ingo Korzetz to head office

This means that one of the new body’s three section heads has now been filled.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature | Climate policy

October 28th, 2025

Bucking the trend: why security planners are widely debating the risks of the climate crisis

While the importance of the climate crisis is declining in politics, business and the public domain, the consequences of global heating are being hotly debated by military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, however, the issue of the climate and risks to security is being sidelined.

By Bernhard Pötter

Feature | Climate policy

October 27th, 2025

Bucking the trend: Why security planners are widely debating the risks of the climate crisis

The climate crisis is losing importance in politics, business and the public interest. However, the consequences of global warming are being hotly debated by the military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, on the other hand, the issue is being suppressed.

By Bernhard Pötter