European Defense • Table.Briefings

News

14.05.2025

Merz: Germany will offer Europe 'reliability and predictability.'

In his first government statement, the new Federal Chancellor announced an ambitious European policy.

Von Till Hoppe

News

13.05.2025

Democracy Shield: Rapporteur Tobé supports new EU agency.

Tomas Tobé proposes the establishment of a new "independent structure at EU level." This should take action against attempts at external interference in elections and ensure that such interference can be quickly uncovered and combated.

Von Almut Siefert

News

11.05.2025

Ukraine: How Merz strengthens the coalition of the willing.

Through symbolism and travel, Friedrich Merz has made support for Ukraine a top priority in the Chancellery. Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul is met with skepticism.

Von

News

11.05.2025

Espionage: Hungary and Ukraine each expel two diplomats.

Ukraine claims to have uncovered a Hungarian spy network. In response, the Ukrainian government first expelled two Hungarian diplomats, after which the Hungarian government also reacted by expelling two diplomats.

Von Markus Grabitz

Feature

08.05.2025

Putin tribunal: Europeans set counterpoint to victory parade in Moscow.

Europe will support Ukraine by all means, said Johann Wadephul at his first informal Foreign Affairs Council in Warsaw. The new Federal Foreign Minister will join other foreign ministers in Lviv today to set a counterpoint to the victory parade in Moscow and seal the start of the "Putin Tribunal."

Von Stephan Israel

News

06.05.2025

Russia: Sanctions focus on shadow fleet.

The EU Commission's 17th sanctions package focuses on further listings of individuals and companies and restrictions on tankers in the Russian shadow fleet.

Von Stephan Israel

Feature

04.05.2025

Special Tribunal against the crime of aggression: Europe needs to decide.

The legal basis for the Special Tribunal against the crime of aggression is ready. Now, after the departure of the USA, Europeans and Western partners must have the courage to push ahead with the Tribunal on their own.

Von Stephan Israel

Heads (EN)

04.05.2025

André Denk: First military man to head the European Defense Agency.

André Denk is to take over as head of the European Defense Agency and would be the first military man to head the agency.

Von Stephan Israel

News

24.04.2025

Defense industry: Parliament votes for more money and stricter funding criteria.

The European Defense Industrial Program (EDIP) is making progress. The responsible committees in the EU Parliament agreed to a compromise yesterday, which will now form the basis for the trilogue with the member states.

Von Stephan Israel

Feature

24.04.2025

Energy security: Von der Leyen warns against US tariffs.

Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.

Von Manuel Berkel