Germany backs NATO military expansion while battling troop shortage
US guided missile destroyer “USS Paul Ignatius” (rear) and the Lithuanian minehunter “Kursis”, (front) set course for the…
US demand ‘really unrealistic’ for 5% increase in NATO defense spending: German defense minister
BRUSSELS German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the US demand that NATO allies immediately raise their defense spending…
Germany’s army needs up to 260,000 troops, says top military unionist – POLITICO
“I assume that, depending on what is decided at the NATO summit, we will need an additional 40,000…
Germany’s Pistorius signals openness to 5 percent defense spending – POLITICO
Pistorius also said Germany “won’t be able to” meet NATO capability goals with a defense budget of 3…
There is no Ukraine ceasefire. Ever. – POLITICO
Trump’s social media posts have sounded hopeful at times that he would be able to broker a deal…
There is no Ukraine ceasefire. Ever. – POLITICO
Trump’s social media posts have sounded hopeful at times that he would be able to broker a deal…
Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says
Published on 20/05/2025 – 13:03 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday accused Russia of playing…
Germany’s Pistorius warns draft may return if troop numbers fall short – POLITICO
Germany suspended compulsory military service in 2011. Reinstating it would mark a major policy reversal, driven by the…
Is Germany’s powerful finance minister in over his head? – POLITICO
“When somebody concentrates all power into their hands, then of course that person will be held responsible for…
Germany’s next cabinet under leader-in-waiting Merz takes shape
Germany’s conservatives under chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Monday announced their cabinet ministers, including an outspoken Ukraine backer as…