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CDU/CSU and SPD: 'Germany and Europe must be in a position to significantly guarantee security in Europe themselves'

2 months ago | table.media | Fabian Peltsch |Claire Stam |Viktor Funk

"For the first time since the end of the Second World War, Germany and Europe must be in a position to guarantee security in Europe to a significant extent themselves," states the working group's draft in the coalition negotiations. In their coalition negotiations, the CDU/CSU and SPD are calling for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense.
Germany's constitution watchdog: Companies must protect themselves against espionage

2 months ago | table.media | Till Hoppe |Fabian Peltsch |Viktor Funk

According to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, nine percent of all German companies have fallen victim to an espionage attack in the past five years. These are increasingly coming from Russia and China. According to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, German authorities and companies must protect themselves better against sabotage and espionage by Russian and Chinese actors, reports the German newspaper Handelsblatt.
Sanctions: EU Commission examines central enforcement authority.

2 months ago | table.media | Viktor Funk |Till Hoppe

The implementation of sanctions against Russia has so far been the responsibility of the EU member states. The Commission is now apparently considering centralizing some tasks. It cites an agency of the US Treasury Department as a model. With the seizure of the Russian tanker "Eventin" a few days ago, the German government demonstrated its ability to act in the implementation of sanctions. In future, however, a new EU authority could have a say in such actions.
Serbia: Army veterans support protests against government

2 months ago | table.media | Viktor Funk |Julia Dahm

Veterans of the Serbian army's special forces were among the demonstrators in Belgrade last weekend. Students showed their solidarity. Hundreds of thousands demonstrated against President Aleksandar Vučić's policies in Belgrade at the weekend. It was probably the largest demonstration in the country's history.
Why Kaja Kallas has not fully settled into the role of chief diplomat

2 months ago | table.media | Viktor Funk |Wilhelmine Preußen |Corinna Visser

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs is making a new attempt at the Foreign Affairs Council today for her aid package to support Ukraine. Kaja Kallas' first attempt failed. Find out why she is still being criticized at Table.Briefings. Kaja Kallas will again urge ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council today to "do more for Ukraine." Ukraine urgently needs to be brought into a position of strength, said a high-ranking official in the run-up to the meeting.