German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius are in Lithuania to participate in the establishment of the Lithuania Brigade, aimed at enhancing security in the Baltic region by 2027. During the visit, Merz will meet with Lithuanian President…
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has issued a warning about hybrid warfare tactics being employed by Russia under the direction of President Vladimir Putin. He emphasized the need for Germany to prepare against threats that include cyberattacks, propaganda, and economic…
In an interview, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the need for Germany to prepare for war due to heightened security threats, particularly from Russia. He advocated for a defense budget of at least €80-90 billion annually by 2028. Pistorius…
Russian troops report the capture of a village in eastern Ukraine as Ukrainian drone strikes lead to temporary closures of three Russian airports. In a rare meeting, officials from both Russia and Ukraine exchanged letters and packages for prisoners of…
European governments are intensifying discussions regarding their participation in potential future negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, particularly concerning military coalition forces for enforcing a ceasefire. As Ukraine faces ongoing military challenges, European nations, including the UK, seek to avoid being…
The German Language Society has declared ‘Ampel-Aus’ as the Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting the dramatic collapse of the coalition government of the SPD, Greens, and FDP. ‘Klimaschönfärberei’ and ‘kriegstüchtig’ followed in second and third places, respectively. The…
As discussions emerge in Germany regarding the Bundeswehr’s potential involvement in future peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius keeps options open while Chancellor Olaf Scholz finds the conversation inappropriate. The ongoing Russian invasion sparks concerns about military involvement…
The German Defense Ministry is set to allocate €825 million for new uniforms for its armed forces, sparking controversy over spending priorities. CDU representatives have criticized the plan, expressing concerns about the significant costs and questioning its impact on military…
As the German parliamentary elections approach, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has once again nominated Olaf Scholz as their candidate for chancellor. Scholz, who has faced numerous crises during his tenure, discusses the challenges he has confronted, including the war…
Saskia Esken, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), reflected on the turbulent debate regarding the party’s chancellor candidate at the Juso Congress in Halle, acknowledging shortcomings in the nomination process. Despite criticism from youth organizations, Esken emphasized the…
Federal Minister Hubertus Heil expressed frustration over the ongoing debates regarding the SPD’s chancellor candidacy during the Juso Congress. He emphasized the need for the party to focus on their responsibilities toward the public rather than internal conflicts. The party…
The Jusos have criticized the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) amid the ongoing debate regarding the party’s chancellor candidate. Juso leader Philipp Türmer expressed disappointment with the party leadership, emphasizing the lack of a clear plan and calling…
