US EditionGermany ‘Must Be Prepared for War’ in Europe, Defense Minister Says
- Germany's defense minister has warned of a potential threat of war in Europe, prompting the need for increased armed forces capability to maintain peace in the region.
- The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has led to heightened tensions in Europe, with some nations increasing their defense budgets and NATO bolstering forces along the eastern flank bordering Russia.
- Germany has faced criticism for its slow response to the invasion, including initially refusing to lend tanks to Ukraine but later agreeing to send newer tanks.
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The terrorist attack and hostage-taking by Hamas has set back expectations of world peace by some 50 years or more.
Defence Minister Pistorius is calling for a new mentality in society in view of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Is concern about a new war in Europe really justified?
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has called for a new mindset in light of the current crisis in the Middle East. “We have to be prepared for war,” he told ZDF television. The conflict in the Middle East and Russia's war against Ukraine should have consequences for German society as well, according to SPD Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. In a broadcast on ZDF “Berlin Direkt”, he said: “We have to get used to the idea that there ma…
Europe On The Brink Of War? German Defence Minister Warns | 'We Must Be Ready'
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has warned of possible war in Europe. Pistorius cited Russia-Ukraine & Israel-Hamas wars that could spillover to Germany. He added that the ongoing conflicts will have consequences for German society and called for the modernisation of German forces ahead of possible war. He cited the Ukraine conflict as well as hostilities between Israel and Hamas as proof that fighting could also erupt elsewhere. Watch t…
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