Following the peace talks for Ukraine in Berlin, officials in Russia have been reticent to comment. Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov raised hopes that a breakthrough could be achieved in the negotiations.
Von Viktor Funk
A majority of Left Party, CDU/CSU and SPD voters support the deployment of German peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. Green voters are clearly in favor at 74%, while the majority of AfD supporters reject the deployment.
Von Gabriel Bub
Despite growing military cooperation, Poland views its neighbor with suspicion. This is due not only to historical events, but also to the concern that Germany would not be able to defend the country in the event of a Russian attack.
Von Andrzej Rybak
The “coalition of the willing” is planning far-reaching security guarantees for Ukraine. Where the military capabilities are to come from remains unclear. The statements coming from Germany are also vague.
Von Nana Brink
The federal government is still behind schedule on the issue of civil protection. It remains to be seen when the Federal Ministry of the Interior will present the shelter concept announced for this year.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein
The Ministry of Defense sees no alternatives to US systems in 48 of 49 current and planned procurements.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
Economics Minister Katherina Reiche is still in Israel until this Wednesday with a large delegation – including many defense industry representatives. The topic of critical infrastructure protection is involved, but German-Israeli cooperation is also to be strengthened in other areas.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
Procurement proposals totalling EUR 50 billion are passing through the Budget Committee shortly before the turn of the year. The opposition is criticizing the lack of transparency in procurement, and the Federal Audit Office is warning of arms inflation.
Von Gabriel Bub und Markus Bickel
Der Bericht zu fälschlich als besetzt ausgewiesenen Lehrerstellen in Baden-Württemberg liegt vor. Das Problem hatte über Jahre ein größeres Ausmaß als zunächst angenommen. Viele Fragen blieben unbeantwortet, etwa die nach der Ursache.
Von Bettina Gabbe
AI is turning the labour market on its head. Skills shift, careers change, and learning becomes a lifelong project. Andreas Schleicher explains in his latest column how vocational education must adapt and which political decisions will make or break the transition.
Von Andreas Schleicher
