In order to keep up with international competition, the European Union must be able to adapt its entire structure. In the spirit of Niklas Luhmann, it urgently needs to answer the systemic questions that arise.
Von Henning Vöpel
The parliamentary groups of the SPD, CDU/CSU and Greens as well as the arms industry are largely in agreement in their assessment of the Act on Accelerated Planning and Procurement for the Bundeswehr (BwPBBG). However, the Greens fear that this will make defense too national in scope.
Von Gabriel Bub
The issue of critical components was a particularly contentious point in the negotiations. The negotiators also agreed that the new rules would also apply to subordinate authorities.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
Ernst K. Pfeiffer from the German Space SMEs Working Group fears that a large proportion of the EUR 35 billion investment in space security could go abroad. He is calling for a quota for contracts awarded to German companies.
Von Ralf Nestler
Shortly after Minister of State Serap Güler returned from Sudan, Al-Fashir fell to the RSF militias. Tens of thousands of people have been killed so far, and providing for the survivors is difficult. Güler is campaigning for the Quad Initiative, which does not go far enough for the opposition.
Von Lucia Weiß
On Monday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the Danish Council Presidency will meet in order to avoid an escalation of the conflict over the EU's multiannual financial framework.
Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann und Julia Dahm
After more than a decade, NATO presents a new maritime strategy: Russia is seen as the greatest threat, China as a growing challenge. The alliance wants to upgrade its technology at sea and better protect its infrastructure.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein
At the Berlin Security Conference, the defense ministers of Germany and Sweden intend to conclude a new defense agreement.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein
This means that one of the new body’s three section heads has now been filled.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
Disappointment and doubt are the two most common feelings that people in Germany have about their country’s international image, according to a study by “More in Common”. German foreign and security policy must tangibly demonstrate that Germany stands up for its values and represents its own interests, say Lisa Höhn and David Melches.
Von Lisa Höhn und David Melches
