Germany’s defense sector is growing as increasing geopolitical tensions have led to a surge in orders. The value of German military exports hit 13.2 billion euros ($15.5 billion) last year, according to preliminary figures — more than double 2020′s 5.82 billion euros.

Tank parts maker Renk is eyeing up talent from the auto sector as it races to scale up and fuel growth in the wake of rising geopolitical tensions and soaring military spending.

To keep up with skyrocketing demand, defense companies are collaborating with car manufacturers, giving Germany’s automotive sector a new lifeline. Annette Weisbach discusses the trend with Renk at its plant in Augsburg.

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has completely shifted America’s stance on support for Ukraine, prompting European nations to consider new options to bolster military support for Kyiv.

Last month, the U.S. president blamed Ukraine for starting the war, called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator — even as Ukraine has been prevented from holding elections during wartime since Russia’s invasion in 2022 — and began unilateral talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia, to the dismay of Ukrainian and European officials who were not included.

After the election of Donald Trump and a Republican sweep of both chambers of Congress, the risk of the United States cutting its funding for Ukraine is a real possibility, stoking concerns among leaders in Europe on what it means for the ongoing conflict.

Trump has previously expressed he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours and has been vocally critical of funding the war-torn nation alongside hardline Republican congressmen, who almost blocked a critical aid package in April of this year. On Sunday, Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Ukraine will “possibly” receive less military aid once he takes office.

But according to experts that spoke to CNBC, there is reason to believe Europe, which is Ukraine’s biggest donor, can make up the shortfall if the U.S. withdraws or tightens that funding.

This is the TEDxWarwick magazine for 2023/2024. Co-edited by Katherine Johns and myself. It includes interviews with David Larbi, Chet Lo, Olivia Dodd, and more.

Over the last few years, we have seen groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence (AI). This year alone, we have already witnessed major breakthroughs in generative AI, with the as a potent example. The speed at which AI has become common practice in multiple facets of daily life is astonishing, demonstrating the immense potential that exists in the realm of AI.

North Korea is known to be one of the most hostile and isolated countries in the world. Since the country was established in 1948, it has been ruled by the Kim regime, which is now in its third generation of power with Kim Jong Un as the current leader. The totalitarian leadership has led the country into extreme poverty and economic hardship and has harshly punished any of those who dare to speak out against or try to escape the regime.

Der nordkoreanische Journalist JeongCheol Lee über die dramatische Menschenrechtslage in Nordkorea, die aus seiner Sicht einseitige Berichterstattung und seine Flucht in den Süden. Ein Interview von Lily Meckel

Herr Lee, Sie sind 2006 aus Nordkorea geflohen. Wie verlief die Flucht?

Es gibt zwei Flüsse zwischen Nordkorea und China: den Tumen oder den Yalu. Wenn man Glück hat, kann man sie im Winter zu Fuß überqueren, weil sie zugef

Republican Glenn Youngkin beat former governor of Virginia, Democrat Terry McAuliffe, in the 2021 off-year Virginia gubernatorial elections, becoming the first Republican governor of the state since 2009.