Germany’s National Security Strategy: Progress and Pitfalls
One year after implementing its first-ever National Security Strategy, Germany’s approach to integrated security has drawn both praise and criticism…
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Security Screening Act (SicherheitsÜberprüfungsGesetz – SÜG) – Germany Tightens Security Screening Law to Combat Espionage and Sabotage
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) has proposed an amendment to the Security Screening Act (SicherheitsÜberprüfungsGesetz – SÜG)…
New German Citizenship Law Takes Effect: Faster Naturalization, Stricter Requirements
On June 27, 2024, New German Citizenship Law comes into force, marking a significant reform in the country’s naturalization process.…
BKA Report: Drug-Related Crime in Germany Rises in 2023
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) of Germany has released its annual report on drug-related crime for 2023, revealing a…
Alarming Rise in Right-Wing Extremism Detailed in German Security Report 2023
The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, Thomas Haldenwang, delivered a sobering assessment of the security situation in his presentation…
Rahmenrichtlinie Gesamtverteidigung (Comprehensive Defense Guidelines) – Germany’s “New” Defense Posture
Germany is re-inventing its resilience. After the ‘Zeitenwende” it has undertaken different measures in order to strengthen its capabilities. One…
Denmark’s thoughts on Development Cooperation and what the country could learn from Germany
A report by the Danish Institute for International Studies examines the future of Denmark’s development cooperation. With limited resources and…
OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains: Navigating the Complexities
The global transition towards a sustainable future, particularly the “Energiewende” (energy transition) in Germany, has placed a significant emphasis on…