The new Military Service Act will change Germany’s Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, not least because the share of women is likely to fall. It is already only around 13%.
Von Nana Brink
Das Konnexitätsprinzip bleibt Zündstoff zwischen Bund, Ländern und Kommunen. Vor der MPK fordert Rheinland-Pfalz’ Regierungschef Schweitzer eine gesetzliche Klarstellung – doch konkrete Beschlüsse fehlen, Lösungen sind frühestens im Dezember zu erwarten
Von Okan Bellikli und Magdalena Latz
The good news from a recent UNFCCC report: Many countries have submitted their National Adaptation Plans, and many plans are comprehensive and well thought out. But the necessary funding is lacking – a challenge for the negotiations at COP30.
Von Alexandra Endres
The member states want to be completely free of energy sources from Russia by 2028. The Energy Council agreed on this position; there was no majority in favor of an accelerated phase-out.
Von Manuel Berkel
The Fourth Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party has been discussing the future political compass of the People’s Republic of China since Monday. German companies will also feel the effects of the strategic realignment based on security issues.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Mit Förderungen, neuen Regeln und klaren Zuständigkeiten will die Bundesregierung den Ausbau der Ladeinfrastruktur beschleunigen – doch bürokratische Hürden, hohe Kosten und eine schleppende Umsetzung könnten den Plan ausbremsen.
Von Horand Knaup
The Foreign Affairs Council today and the summit on Thursday are overshadowed by a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Unlike before the summit in Alaska in the summer, the Europeans are taking a relaxed approach this time and want to stay the course.
Von Stephan Israel
Iran’s refusal of the invitation to the Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh highlights the dilemma facing the leadership in Tehran. Regional integration and the lifting of sanctions are only possible by abandoning entrenched ideological positions – and recognizing Israel. In cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG).
Von Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
There have been rumors about China’s senior military officers for months. Ahead of the Central Committee meeting, state and party leader Xi Jinping is now sweeping through the ranks of the generals and dismissing the country’s second-highest-ranking general in the process. Who can China’s head of state still trust?
Von Andreas Landwehr
Die CDU-Spitze bekräftigt: Keine Öffnung zur AfD. Parteichef Merz und führende Mitglieder warnen vor Risiken in Außen-, Europa- und Wirtschaftspolitik und schließen Kooperationen auch bei Minderheitsregierungen aus.
Von Michael Bröcker und Franziska Klemenz
