High Costs, Supply Shortages Loom over EU Defence Industry's Renaissance
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The rising cost of materials, energy, and dependence on imports from third countries could limit the European defence industry's renaissance, representatives of the sector warn.
Missile on NATO Territory: The Eastern Wing Air Defence Will Not Be Reinforced for the Time Being
The missile, which landed on the Polish territory, caused the first loss of life directly on NATO soil since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February. Although leaders have hinted that the reinforcement of missile defences on the border could be the consequence, ambassadors at their meeting have ruled out that scenario for now. The allies agree, however, that Ukraine is in no way responsible for the incident.
Slovakia Ranks Fourth from the Bottom in the European Gender Equality Index
Slovakia is ranked 24th in the EU Gender Equality Index. The European Institute for Gender Equality, which compiles the index, sees the greatest room for improvement in the area of power. In fact, it found the most striking gender inequality in the highest decision-making positions in politics, the economy and the social sphere.
Spanish Ambassador: Our Above-Average Gender Equality Is the Result of Huge Social Changes
Two years ago, Spain, similarly to France, Canada and Germany, subscribed to the principles of feminist foreign policy. Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos, Spanish ambassador to Slovakia, argues that without strengthening equality within its own diplomatic ranks, it would be impossible to promote gender equality externally.
Proponents of Tough Solutions in Ukraine Gain the Upper Hand within Putin's Inner Circle
In the group of the Russian president's closest advisers, there is currently a struggle between the advocates of hard and soft solutions to the situation in Ukraine. However, none of them will tell Putin that he made a mistake by launching the war in Ukraine, say the experts on Russia. That is because the "electoral autocracy" regime in Russia leaves no room for internal change.