With the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), the EU aims to strengthen media freedom, independence and diversity in the Union. Most of the provisions apply immediately.
Von Corinna Visser
Thorsten Benner, director of the Global Public Policy Institute, accuses critics of Friedrich Merz of waging an “identity politics battle.” A balanced foreign policy toward Israel today, he said, must be “more nuanced” and “more differentiated” than in Angela Merkel’s time.
Von Markus Bickel
Germany’s Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance plans to present a shelter concept by the end of the year. Experts warn that without clear risk analyses and a defined protection objective, it risks becoming a paper tiger.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein
Green Party lawmaker Jeanne Dillschneider sought to know from the federal government what exactly lies behind the “Cyberdome” announced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU). The Interior Ministry’s response has been obtained exclusively by Table.Briefings.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
Jens Franzeck coordinates production of the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle at ArianeGroup – a project of strategic importance for Europe’s spaceflight autonomy.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein
Europe needs greater self-confidence, said ZVEI head Wolfgang Weber in an interview with Table.Briefings. He calls for a better examination of how the Union can strengthen its competitiveness and innovation capacity.
Von Manuel Liu
The EU also plans to secure its sovereignty in space. To this end, it has presented a space strategy. New space start-ups should be an important element to create more competition and become faster.
Von Alex Hofmann
On Monday, Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kallas wants to discuss the meeting between Trump and Putin with the foreign ministers in a special digital meeting. The heads of government of the major Member States also addressed Trump in a joint statement.
Von Corinna Visser
Armenia and Azerbaijan are hailing the US-brokered “Trump Route” as a success – but the road to peace remains long. Criticism of Western interference is coming from Iran and Russia.
Von Lisa-Martina Klein
Die USA erwägen, Chips künftig mit Funktionen zur technischen Nachverfolgung auszustatten. China sieht darin ein Sicherheitsrisiko. Der Fall weist Parallelen zum Huawei-Streit auf.
Von Jörn Petring
