Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit
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EU plans to be an independent defence actor by 2030
The EU Commission presented the ‘White Paper on Defence - Readiness 2030’. The aim is for Europe to be ready for war in five years' time, as Russia could have renewed its offensive power by then.
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Events
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The struggle of a society for itself
Experts speak of up to 300,000 participants: the largest demonstration Serbia has ever seen took place in Belgrade on Saturday. It changed: nothing. On the contrary, President Aleksandar Vučić was delighted afterwards about “the end of the colour revolution”.
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Greenland voted
Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical attention, the parliamentary election in Greenland marked a pivotal moment for the country. Voters were presented with a choice to maintain the status quo in relations with Denmark, to seek closer ties with the United States or to pursue further independence. The outcome was a signal for new politics, but the directions remain unclear.
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European Commission: The First 100 (Stormy) Days
The new European Commission is embarking on a turbulent journey: In the midst of geopolitical upheaval, it must balance the demands of a changing security and threat landscape and weakening economic competitiveness with its own demands for green change. Ursula von der Leyen aims to strengthen Europe's resilience with centralized leadership and a raft of policy proposals - but success depends on execution.
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European Commission: The First 100 (Stormy) Days
The new European Commission is embarking on a turbulent journey: In the midst of geopolitical upheaval, it must balance the demands of a changing security and threat landscape and weakening economic competitiveness with its own demands for green change. Ursula von der Leyen aims to strengthen Europe's resilience with centralized leadership and a raft of policy proposals - but success depends on execution.
Next Steps for Ukraine and EU-US Relations
The events at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in February sent shockwaves through Europe. Meanwhile, there were several meetings of EU leaders in different constellations, elections in Germany, peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia between Russia and the United States (without Ukraine or Europe), and the possibility of an economic deal between the US and Ukraine. However, no deal was signed after a diplomatic bust-up in Washington DC last Friday. After weeks of mere talking, EU’s emergency summit is sending signals of a change towards taking action.
Dramatic Escalation of Violence in Syria Three Months After the Fall of the Assad Regime
Almost exactly three months after the fall of the Assad regime, the violence in Syria has escalated dramatically. Regional Office Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Jörg Dehnert, spoke to Rafif Jouejati, Vice President of the Syrian Liberal Party, about the dramatic developments in Syria.