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.
Von Bernhard Pötter
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
Von Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun und Fabian Peltsch
Like the Federal Security Council before it, the National Security Council will, in future, deliberate and make decisions in secret. This was announced by government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius.
Von Stefan Braun
Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.
Von Marion Bergermann
Get to know the Top 100 of the Table 2025: the 100 key figures in the security scene. Selected by the Security.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, associations and think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society. Today: Administration.
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In 2026, EUR 57.1 billion is to be spent on defense from France’s strapped treasury. In the medium term, Paris will have to spend even more if it wants to meet the NATO requirements. Experts present plans on how this could work.
Von Gabriel Bub
Nobody wants to govern with Geert Wilders anymore. The Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have a chance of leading the next coalition. The question is how the government can stay on course with defense and invest in housing and healthcare at the same time.
Von Stephan Israel
The EU Commission wants to reduce Europe’s dependence on China. At the Berlin Global Dialogue, the president presented “RESourceEU,” a new program designed to secure raw materials and promote recycling.
Von Corinna Visser
The struggle for a compromise on the sustainability omnibus continues. The Greens are taking a step towards the EPP, but are also hoping for concessions.
Von Lukas Knigge
A Danish compromise draft provides for the 90% reduction target to be reviewed every two years and for other sectors to be relieved of emission reductions if forests or technologies do not have the planned CO₂-reducing effect.
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