The Bundestag commemorates the Holocaust 75 years after Auschwitz. In his speech, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin describes Germany as a “beacon” for the protection of liberal values while urging Europe to fight against nationalism, xenophobia, and anti-Semitism. It has been...
There is growing speculation on what Europe will do to shield itself against the infiltration of jihadists from Libya. This is particularly true after the emergence of reports about the failure of talks between European states in reaching an agreement...
Italy has launched the final FREMM frigate: the Emilio Bianchi. The launch, which took place at the Riva Trigoso shipyard, brings to a close one of the most important programmes of the Italian navy of the last few years, the...
«We had the Second World War, Hitler in our towns and homes. If we look at the facts closely, European societies, if not each single individual, deserved what was happening to them: their way of living was worth much too...
Despite several controversial issues, especially regarding refugee policy, the mood between Chancellor Merkel and President Erdogan appeared to be relaxed at their meeting on Friday. Merkel commended and thanked Turkey for its commitment to the refugee crisis and pledged Germany’s...
Prior to Angela Merkel’s visit to Turkey and her scheduled meeting with President Erdogan, Ankara has accused Germany and the EU of not adhering to the refugee agreement. Inter alia, committed funds had not been fully paid, the Turkish Foreign...
The latest statements of Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar, have fueled further the already increased tension between Greece and Turkey. Akar, during his visit to one of the major players of the Turkish Defense Industry, missile producer Roketsan, publicly stated...
The "golden power" is the guaranteed power of the public authority to intervene in market transactions involving companies qualified as strategic.
Nations are eyeing the Arctic, formerly an undeveloped area protected by thick layers of ice, snow and bitter temperatures, now that climate change is nipping away at nature’s obstacles. It has spawned what amounts to a new cold war as...
The Libya conference in Berlin has reached a consensus between all parties involved: a militaristic solution to the conflict is impossible. However, the path towards peace will not be an easy one. Nonetheless, the EU and Germany are inclined to...