Tag: Boris Pistorius
“It’s not enough to say we don’t play with the dirty kids.”
Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Germany often appears as the “orphan with a clean slate,” says the SPD politician. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has spoken out…
The federal government is examining entry into Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems
Kiel The federal government is preparing to invest in the shipyard group Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS). “We are thinking about it,” Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) told journalists on Tuesday…
Latvia and Estonia buy German air defense system
Iris-T SLM air defense system The manufacturer promises an almost 100% kill rate. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Estonia and Latvia are investing massively in their security and are joining the joint…
Union kritisiert Unterfinanzierung der Bundeswehr – Pistorius „geht die Puste aus“
Berlin Vor den Beratungen über den Wehretat geht die Union mit der Bundesregierung hart ins Gericht. Die größte Oppositionsfraktion im Bundestag wirft der Ampelkoalition vor, die Bundeswehr mit dem Haushalt…
Länder wollen 400 Millionen Euro für Häfen, auch Habecks Umfeld macht Druck
Berlin Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD) wird vor 800 Gästen die Bedeutung der maritimen Wirtschaft hervorheben. Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius (SPD) erklären, wie wichtig die Häfen für die nationale Sicherheit sind. Und…
Union kritisiert Pläne, das Sondervermögen anders einzusetzen
Berlin Das Nato-Treffen 2024 in Washington wird ein wichtiges. Für US-Präsident Joe Biden, der sich dann im Wahlkampf befindet. Aber ganz besonders auch für einen anderen Staatschef: Olaf Scholz (SPD).…
Debatte um Marschflugkörper – Abgeordnete wollen Pistorius umstimmen
Tornado-Kampfjet bestückt mit Marschflugkörper Taurus Aus mehreren Parteien sprechen sich mittlerweile Abgeordnete für eine Taurus-Lieferung aus. (Foto: dpa) Berlin Das Muster bei den Waffenlieferungen an die Ukraine ähnelt sich: Die Bundesregierung…
Immer weniger Menschen wollen zur Bundeswehr
Bundeswehrsoldaten Bis 2031 soll die Bundeswehr auf 203.000 Soldatinnen und Soldaten wachsen. (Foto: dpa) Berlin Die Zahl der Bewerber bei der Bundeswehr sinkt weiter. Von Januar bis Ende Mai 2023 bewarben…
Germany has apparently bought back anti-aircraft Gepard tanks from Qatar
Anti-aircraft tank Gepard in action in Ukraine Berlin The Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksiy Makejev reported on Thursday from the Putlos military training area in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers are being trained…
German government dissolves deal for tank workshop in Poland
Ukrainian soldiers repair Leopard 2 Around half of Ukraine’s Leopard 2 tanks are said to be damaged. (Photo: AP) Vilnius, Berlin The German government is withdrawing from the agreement with…
Federal government apparently dissolves deal for tank workshop in Poland
Ukrainian soldiers repair Leopard 2 Around half of Ukraine’s Leopard 2 tanks are said to be damaged. (Photo: AP) Vilnius, Berlin The German government is withdrawing from the agreement with…
Federal government apparently dissolves deal for tank workshop in Poland
Ukrainian soldiers repair Leopard 2 Around half of Ukraine’s Leopard 2 tanks are said to be damaged. (Photo: AP) Vilnius, Berlin The German government is withdrawing from the agreement with…
Why Germany is in danger of missing the two percent target
Berlin/Washington Christian Lindner (FDP), as a reserve officer and major in the Air Force, had one message that was particularly important when presenting the budget: Germany will finally meet the…
How NATO is preparing for a war with Russia
Polish soldiers on the border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad NATO’s defense lines are to be strengthened in such a way that it will be practically impossible to breach…
“The only real security guarantee for Ukraine is NATO membership”
Ben Hodges The retired lieutenant general commanded the US land forces in Europe for a good three years. (Photo: imago images/Jürgen Heinrich) Berlin The former Supreme Commander of the US…
Draft budget for 2024 is in place – Lindner is planning new debts of 16.6 billion euros
Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz Lindner is planning new debts of 16.6 billion euros. (Photo: IMAGO/image enclosure) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) summarizes a months-long…
Draft budget for 2024 is in place – Lindner is planning new debts of 16.6 billion euros
Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz Lindner is planning new debts of 16.6 billion euros. (Photo: IMAGO/image enclosure) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) summarizes a months-long…
Pistorius campaigns in Washington for an extension of Stoltenberg’s term of office
Washington Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has spoken out in favor of a longer term in office for NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. “If there is no majority for a…
EU concerned about instability in Russia
Annalena Baerbock (Green) The German Foreign Minister said the EU will continue to monitor the situation in Russia closely. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels The European Union (EU) is reluctant to assess…
The federal government directs sharp tones towards China in the national security strategy
Berlin In view of the geopolitical changes, the federal government has decided on a national security strategy for the first time. One of the central points is the realignment of…