US EditionGerman military deems Russia 'existential risk' to nation and Europe, Spiegel reports
- On June 20, 2025, a Bundeswehr strategy paper identified Russia as an existential risk to Germany and Europe.
- The paper was developed over 18 months by military experts and attributes Russia's military buildup to preparations for a large-scale NATO conflict by decade's end.
- It details Russia’s rapid armed forces modernization and possible deployment of 1.5 million soldiers by 2026, alongside military strengthening near NATO borders.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz has not yet commented on the paper, which urges Germany to significantly expand its military and societal capabilities for defense.
- The findings imply Germany must consistently develop its defense capacity to counter the growing strategic threat posed by Russia’s realignment.
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BERLIN. For a long time, Europe feared a militarily strong Germany. Now the country is arming itself – and is expected to step up and take responsibility for Europe's security. – Russia is the adversary. But we will never act alone, only together with the entire EU, says Major General Wolf-Jürgen Stahl.
"Germany must be an example, we must be prepared to lead," said the Minister. "It is up to us to do what is necessary for our security and to hold NATO together."
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