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Boris Pistorius
Boris Pistorius has been serving as Germany's Defense Minister since January 2023.
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Germany's Pistorius: New Rheinmetall arms plant sends signal
DW spoke with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius about Ukraine's military capabilities and the future of the Bundeswehr.
Germany considers return to compulsory military service
The German Cabinet has approved a multi-step plan to boost recruitment for the armed forces, the Bundeswehr.
Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill
The Bundeswehr is to solve its personnel problems through a voluntary scheme. But critics argue that won't be enough.
Germany: Would compulsory military service hurt the economy?
The idea of reintroducing compulsory military service is controversial, not least because of an acute labor shortage.
German Bundeswehr sees rising number of volunteers
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans to attract more voluntary recruits to the German Armed Forces.
Will Germany's military spending bring economic growth?
The German arms industry is thriving thanks to huge investments. But will the country's wider economy benefit?
Europe's military giant (again?!)
Half of Germans back Chancellor Merz's pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense. And the other half?! And how comfortable are Germany's European partners with the new German leadership style that includes sweeping commitments to arm up? DW's top correspondents Michaela Küfner and Nina Haase in Berlin and Alexandra von Nahmen at NATO HQ in Brussels analyze what Merz' pledges will mean in real terms.
Europe's military giant (again?!)
Half of Germans back Chancellor Merz's pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense. And the other half?! And how comfortable are Germany's European partners with the new German leadership style that includes sweeping commitments to arm up? DW's top correspondents Michaela Küfner and Nina Haase in Berlin and Alexandra von Nahmen at NATO HQ in Brussels analyze what Merz' pledges will mean in real terms.
Germany, UK to jointly develop long-range missiles
Germany and the United Kingdom are increasing their military cooperation, to protect Europe from potential attacks.
Power shift in Germany: Who are the new political players?
Who are the power brokers in the new German government? DW’s Michaela Küfner breaks down who Friedrich Merz has chosen for his new cabinet. Together with DW’s Nina Haase she analyzes how Foreign Minister J.Wadephul and incoming Trade Minister Katherina Reiche fit into Merz’ government picture. Special guest is Johannes Winkel, leader of the youth organization of Merz’ Conservative CDU party.
Germany: No return to compulsory military service
The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription.
UK, Germany host Ukraine support talks as US takes back seat
Europe has taken the reins of military support for Kyiv, amid uncertainty surrounding Washington's future role.
How Germany's Bundeswehr could spend billions of euros
Germany has paved the way for massive defense spending. What does the Bundeswehr need most urgently?
Pistorius: JD Vance's criticism 'is not acceptable'
In his speech at the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president said free speech was "in retreat" in Europe.
Pistorius says Europe must shoulder security burden
The German defense minister was in Lithuania to oversee preparations for a German army deployment.
Germany's Pistorius: Europe must play bigger security role
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has told DW Europe must take on a greater security load whoever is in the White House.
NATO remains backbone of European security: Pistorius
DW spoke with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Lithuania, where a Bundeswehr brigade will be stationed.
Pistorius in Kyiv ahead of Trump's return and German vote
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Kyiv on quite probably his last visit before next month's German election.
Germany plans new homeland security army division
The unit will secure critical infrastructure and key military facilities in preparation for possible war.
German defense minister warns of Russian 'hybrid warfare'
Boris Pistorius said Berlin must be on alert for any hybrid attack by Moscow, amid concerns of election interference.
Germany: SPD's Pistorius says he will not run for chancellor
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said he has no desire to run for chancellor, and would be supporting Olaf Scholz.
Is Boris Pistorius the man for the job of German chancellor?
Defense Minister Pistorius is Germany's most popular politician — and many want to see him as candidate for chancellor.
Germany warns of sabotage after cables cut
The severing of two communications cables in the Baltic Sea may be a case of hybrid warfare, the defense minister says.
Scholz or Pistorius: Germany's SPD to discuss candidates
Pressure is mounting among Germany's Social Democrats to decide on the political future of Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Some of Germany's Social Democrats seek post-Scholz SPD
Chancellor Scholz is facing calls from within the Social Democrats to step aside for Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Germany joins multinational force monitoring Korean border
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin is commited to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Germany's Pistorius talks Middle East, Indo-Pacific with DW
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius spoke to DW about the importance of de-escalation in the Middle East.
German defense minister says military budget gap 'annoying'
Germany's defense minister has voiced irritation after his ministry received less funding than he had hoped.
Germany outlines plans for 'new' model of military service
Germany seeks to boost its neglected defenses amid tensions with Russia with a return to some model of military service.
Germany pledges €500 million in arms support for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new arms package for Ukraine focused on air defense.
Germans not worried about war — but should they be?
Politicians in Germany are warning of the threat of a Russian attack. But normal Germans seem to see things differently.
Germany, France agree on new tank deal
A Franco-German armaments agreement calls for developing a new tank to replace Germany's Leopard 2 and France's Leclerc.
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
Germans are feeling the threat of geopolitical instability and are rallying around political and military institutions.
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.
Red Sea: Pistorius visits German ship set for Houthi mission
Boris Pistorius said the frigate's Red Sea deployment would be the German Navy's "most dangerous" mission in decades.
Germany starts work on ammo factory to counter new threats
Work is set to begin on a new Rheinmetall facility that will increase Germany's ability to produce artillery shells.
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.
Olaf Scholz, Germany's silent chancellor
It has been a long time since a chancellor was as unpopular with the public as Olaf Scholz.
Oscar Pistorius relased on parole 11 years after murder
The former Paralympic athlete has served almost nine years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Germany mulls reintroduction of compulsory military service
As the Bundeswehr faces a dramatic personnel shortage, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is reconsidering conscription.
Germany: Boris Pistorius rated most popular politician
The German defense minister garners the highest ranking of all politicians in a yearly survey.
Mali: Last German troops return, told mission 'not in vain'
Mali's Russian-backed military government ordered international peacekeepers to leave earlier this year.
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius granted parole after murder
In a crime that gripped the world, Oscar Pistorius fatally shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
Germany debates 'war ready' Bundeswehr
Is the German public on board with such a momentous shift in defense priorities?
Germany to make military 'the backbone' of Europe's defense
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said it was time for Germany to be "a grown up country" in terms of security policy.
German military must be 'fit for war'
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said that the country's military must become combat-ready quickly.
Germany and France: Still keen on joint defense projects?
Germany and France decided to jointly develop key weapons systems. But several have been abandoned.
German defense and finance ministers test positive for COVID
The upcoming appointments for Boris Pistorius and Christian Lindner have been canceled.
Prince Harry attends Invictus Games in Düsseldorf
Prince Harry founded the games in 2014 as a sports competition for soldiers who've been injured in battle.
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