The Commission President warns that the EU must work quickly and decisively on its security architecture. A "new league of authoritarian regimes" is threatening democratic states.
By Redaktion Table
During a debate in the European Parliament, EU representatives reprimanded Budapest for its increasing security policy cooperation with Beijing. The EU state recently concluded a security pact with China.
By Amelie Richter
Taiwan's ex-president Ma Ying-jeou met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. It happened to be on the same day Japan and the USA were negotiating a new security architecture for the region. The meeting in Taiwan has sparked mixed reactions.
By David Demes
Japan's China strategy is characterized by suspicion. Fearing Beijing's aggression, the country is tying its security policy even more closely to the US and seeking closer military dialogue with the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Is €1.5 billion enough to create incentives to strengthen the European arms industry? The EU Commission's strategy has met with mixed reactions.
By Stephan Israel
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
Taiwan's conscripts now have to serve for one year. Many still doubt the effectiveness of the extension. After all, the real threats to the island go beyond a mere military attack from China.
By Fabian Peltsch
