As the winner of the election, the CDU leader wants to form a new federal government by Easter. In view of US President Trump's policies, an independent European defense capability is a "top priority." However, the coalition talks will be difficult.
Von Till Hoppe
Member states are reacting cautiously to Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to boost defense spending by using the escape clause of the EU debt rules. According to diplomats, there is still no concrete Commission proposal.
Von Table.Briefings
Investments in space travel are investments in security. That was the message at the Space Night of the Federation of German Industries. Europe is in danger of losing touch with countries such as the USA and China.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference is further proof that the new Trump administration does not think much of Western European democracies. In terms of security policy, the E5 are trying to promote European autonomy.
Von Gabriel Bub
US President Trump has shocked the Europeans with his announcement to deploy 20,000 soldiers. At the Munich Security Conference, the focus will be on how they can be replaced – and where exactly.
Von Nana Brink
Europe needs to invest significantly more in defence, but how should the funding be organized? Here is an overview of possible options that Defense Commissioner Kubilius is expected to list in his White Paper on March 19.
Von Table.Briefings
British Prime Minister Starmer has invited EU leaders to a bilateral summit in May. However, rapprochement after Brexit will not be easy. And then US President Trump could also intervene with punitive tariffs.
Von Eric Bonse
The core business of the Italian arms manufacturer Leonardo should be European cooperation, says CEO Roberto Cingolani. As a former Italian energy minister, he knows the hurdles that politics and industry sometimes have to overcome to achieve this.
Von Gabriel Bub
The new Chair of the upgraded Committee on Security and Defense in the European Parliament is now officially Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann. There is still a dispute over the responsibilities of the committee.
Von Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU states disagree on whether joint armaments projects are needed and how they should be financed. This emerges from a wire report that Table.Briefings was able to view. Germany is not alone in its opposition to common debt.
Von Eric Bonse
