In the fourth year of the war, Ukraine's economic problems are growing. At the reconstruction conference in Rome, the EU announced new financial aid. However, it is questionable whether this money will mobilize enough private investors.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein
There is much speculation about the circumstances surrounding the conquest of Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb troops under General Ratko Mladić in July 1995. The fact that NATO did not intervene is probably primarily the responsibility of Jacques Chirac's French government.
By Alexander Rhotert
Israel agrees to open more border crossings towards Gaza and to allow significantly more aid deliveries. The agreement with the EU is to be implemented within the next few days.
By Stephan Israel
Daniel Baldy is a new member of the Defense Committee. The fact that he was elected to the Parliamentary Control Committee could reveal something about the SPD's security policy course. In addition, the MP wants a return to compulsory military service.
By Gabriel Bub
Hartpunkt reported that France claimed 80% of the work orders for the production of the fighter jet at the heart of the program. An insider disagrees.
By Gabriel Bub
According to a survey by the German Aerospace Industries Association, 60% are in favor of the use of civilian drones. But the fear of terrorist attacks remains.
By Nana Brink
The NATO states want to spend 1.5% of their GDP on civil defense and resilience. Torben Schütz and Helena Quis from the Bertelsmann Foundation warn that without clear criteria, there is a risk of national solo efforts and a patchwork instead of real security.
By Torben Schütz and Helena Quis
The Bundestag is discussing the budget for 2025 this week. The Federal Audit Office is calling for transparency regarding "defense-related" infrastructure spending and a revision of the timeline for the special fund.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
A new study shows how drastically global investment in peace and security outside the defense sector has fallen - and what this means for Europe, which is just learning to stand on its own two feet in terms of security policy.
By Markus Bickel
The Ukrainian president wants to give new impetus to his government and contacts with the US by restructuring his staff. Communication with Washington, in particular, urgently needs to be improved.
By Denis Trubetskoy
