Global defence spending rose by 10 percent to reach $2.2 trillion, with NATO members accounting for half the total, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Military analyst Igor Chibisov explains whether this relates to military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine or whether it is aContinue Reading
Two potent task groups proved their strength to defend Arctic waters and shorelines from threats when they came together as part of NATO exercises. The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, was joined by a NATO Amphibious Task Group and a range of aircraft off theContinue Reading
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says he supports the debate on sending troops to Ukraine to train local forces and urges the West to stop “drawing red lines”. “I welcomed the idea of sending missions to Ukrainian territory as an idea, and I still believe that we should discuss this idea.Continue Reading
Citizens’ consultation in the office of MP Andrea Lindholz (CSU) in Aschaffenburg (Bavaria): “How safe are we in Germany?” asks 16-year-old Linus from Kronberg-Gymnasium. There is a microphone on the table in front of him, with the MP sitting behind it. Max is sitting next to Linus. He is monitoringContinue Reading
The months-long dispute between Finland’s government and trade unions — that has seen a wave of political strikes since November — is causing extensive damage to the Finnish economy, according to Olli Rehn. Rehn, who currently serves as Governor of the Bank of Finland, made his comments during an appearanceContinue Reading