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Boris Pistorius
Boris Pistorius has been serving as Germany's Defense Minister since January 2023.
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04/26/2024
April 26, 2024
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Reports & Analysis
Women still rare in Germany's military
Women still rare in Germany's military
For the first time, a woman is commanding a German navy unit. But women are still underrepresented in the Bundeswehr.
EU, NATO growing in popularity in Germany
EU, NATO growing in popularity in Germany
Germans are feeling the threat of geopolitical instability and are rallying around political and military institutions.
German government wants 'war-ready' troops
German government wants 'war-ready' troops
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said as he announced his plans to restructure the German army. It will not be easy.
Germany's armed forces set to get overhaul
Germany's armed forces set to get overhaul
Defense Minister Pistorius wants to make the country's military, the Bundeswehr, more agile, efficient and combat ready.
Germany looks to Scandinavia for new conscription model
Germany looks to Scandinavia for new conscription model
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is looking for a potential blueprint for reintroducing conscription in Germany.
Germany vows security support amid Kosovo-Serbia tensions
Germany vows security support amid Kosovo-Serbia tensions
Germany will more than double the number of soldiers sent on a NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
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In the spotlight
Germany mulls reintroduction of compulsory military service
As the Bundeswehr faces a dramatic personnel shortage, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is reconsidering conscription.
Germany debates 'war ready' Bundeswehr
Is the German public on board with such a momentous shift in defense priorities?
Germany and France: Still keen on joint defense projects?
Germany and France decided to jointly develop key weapons systems. But several have been abandoned.
