Germany
EU defence ambitions face constraints
The European Commission wants to bolster significantly its influence over EU defence policy
EUFrance’s Ukraine position exposes Western divisions
President Macron’s suggestion of sending troops to the battlefield in Ukraine has been criticised by Western allies
FranceBusiness scepticism will impact EU policy
Surveys from Germany suggest that the EU is losing support among those in the business community
EUParis-Berlin tensions on Ukraine will be tough to mend
Tensions between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz over Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks
FranceEast Europeans will gain influence on Western security
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has drawn attention to Central-Eastern European security, shifting the focus eastwards
Eastern EuropeGerman trade is set to be very modestly better in 2024
Exports rose in January on stronger demand from the rest of the EU and from China but imports remained subdued
GermanyProposed EU defence spending plan faces resistance
The European Commission has announced proposals to bolster the integration of Europe’s defence industry
EUAudio leak will complicate German missile decision
Last week Russian media leaked an audio of German officials discussing potentially sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Germany
