Tag: Defense policy
Bundeswehr wiretapping case: When a brigadier general doesn’t have his cell phone under control
Even at the highest levels, there is a lack of concern about digital security. It’s not just the Ministry of Defense that should be concerned about this. source site
Pistorius on the Taurus wiretapping affair: “Application error” made wiretapping possible – politics
According to internal investigations, an “individual application error” made the Russian interception of the Bundeswehr possible. This is how Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented it to representatives of the…
According to Pistorius, an application error made wiretapping possible – politics
According to internal investigations, an “individual application error” made the Russian interception of the Bundeswehr possible. This is how Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented it to representatives of the…
Taurus: Just don’t lose control – politics
The Chancellor justified his rejection of “Taurus” deliveries to Ukraine by saying that their use would not be possible without the help of German soldiers. Did he mislead the public?…
Scholz reiterates his no to “Taurus” politics
“I am the Chancellor, and that’s why this applies,” says the head of government. Russia is already accusing Germany of being a party to the war in Ukraine. Despite a…
“Taurus”: Pistorius foregoes personal consequences for the time being – politics
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is not initially drawing any personnel consequences because of the Bundeswehr wiretapping affair. In the coming days he expects information about the investigations by the Military…
All government communications must be reviewed – opinion
German counterintelligence sometimes seems helpless, as shown by the leak from a telephone conference between officers about a “Taurus” delivery. All government communications must be reviewed. Once again, German counterintelligence…
NATO: Hungary’s parliament votes for Sweden to join NATO – politics
After almost two years of tough struggle, the last hurdle for Sweden to join NATO has been cleared. The Hungarian parliament approved the country’s inclusion in the military alliance with…
Armament and Ukraine: Why the EU is thinking about a Defense Commissioner – Politics
A major land war has been raging in Eastern Europe for two years. For two years, Europeans have been talking about the need to “ramp up” their defense industries in…
War against Ukraine: The EU’s procurement needs
As of: February 22, 2024 5:01 a.m The war in Ukraine brutally reveals how far the EU is from a common security policy. This is particularly clear in armaments projects.…