Ministry of Defence: Appeal from Steinmeier to Pistorius

Ministry of Defence: Appeal from Steinmeier to Pistorius

Germany has a new Minister of Defence: The Federal President releases Christine Lambrecht and presents 62-year-old Boris Pistorius with his certificate of appointment. A whole range of tasks awaits him - on the very first day.

New chief in the Ministry of Defence: Pistorius sworn in as minister

Boris Pistorius took the oath as Minister of Defence in the Bundestag. He is the first foreign guest to receive US Secretary of Defense Austin. more...

Pistorius appointed Minister of Defence by Federal President

Federal President Steinmeier has appointed SPD politician Pistorius as the new head of the Ministry of Defence. The new minister will meet his US counterpart Austin this morning.

Boris Pistorius: Pistorius is officially Minister of Defence — Steinmeier thanks Lambrecht

The Bundestag has sworn in Boris Pistorius as the new Minister of Defence. A meeting with his US counterpart is still scheduled today.

Lambrecht officially dismissed: Steinmeier appoints Pistorius as new Federal Minister of Defense

With this appointment, Pistorius has command and command over the German armed forces. He receives his first foreign guest as early as 11 a.m.

Boris Pistorius sworn in as Germany's new defense minister