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…
Category: Integrierte Sicherheit
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…
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…
German Opposition Positions Itself on Defense Policy
More money for the military and a National Security Council in the Chancellor’s Office – these are the cornerstones for…
German Army’s budget 2024 – Narrow budget in demanding times
On September 6, 2023, the Bundestag engaged in a thorough debate over the budget proposal of the Federal Ministry of…
Germany’s National Budget for 2024: Investments in Renewables Amidst Growing Cybercrime Threats
This week marks the commencement of the initial reading of the draft budget for 2024 in Germany. It is promising…
How a council of experts advised the German government during Corona and the complications arising from it
During the Corona pandemic, German government established a “council of experts.” This is relevant from a communication and political science perspective.
“Do not play defense and social affairs off against each other”.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has refused to link spending on social measures and defense efforts. In doing so, she…