1 day ago · Boris Pistorius, Germany’s defense minister, is pushing to expand its military in case tensions with Russia escalate. That’s tricky in a country where the Nazi era casts a long shadow.

2 days ago · Amid escalating tensions with Russia, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has launched an ambitious programme to expand the Bundeswehr’s capabilities. The minister argues …

2 days ago · Germany's parliament approved a controversial new military service law on Friday that aims to boost Bundeswehr numbers and meet NATO targets as tensions with Russia spur calls for …

Nov 28, 2025 · Germany is implementing a massive defence plan to prepare for potential war with Russia, involving the movement of up to 800,000 NATO troops through its territory, according to a …

Nov 8, 2025 · At 65, he is blunt and a bit rough around the jowls, at one point declaring it’s time for Germany to become a “grown-up country.” German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius must reckon …

2 days ago · German lawmakers have approved the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the …

Nov 21, 2025 · Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, …