Germany does not trust Vladimir Putin and must be ready for a war that could involve Berlin within a few yearsthe. Faced with the threat posed by Russia, which invaded Ukraine over 2 years ago, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius wants to improve the operational readiness of the Bundeswehr and ensure that the country “is prepared for war by 2029”.
Pistorius spoke today in parliament in Berlin, underlining how it is necessary to act at the level of deterrence to prevent the worst from happening.”
To this end, financial, material and personnel resources are essential, he added. “In an emergency, we need young men and women capable of defending the country,” she argued, saying she believed in the need for a “new form of military service,” which “cannot be completely free of obligations.” In Germany, compulsory military service was suspended in 2011.
Today it also emerged that the federal government has adopted a new document for the military and civil defense of Germany, which establishes the responsibilities of the Bundeswehr, humanitarian organizations and civil defense authorities in the event of disasters and wars.
The new guidelines for global defense, announced in Berlin by the Ministries of the Interior and Defense, replace a previous document from 1989. The new version also addresses the issue of technological developments, cyber threats and hybrid warfare.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser explained that more preparation is needed. “Russian aggression has completely changed the security situation in Europe, first of all with our eastern EU and NATO partners, such as the Baltic states, but also with hybrid threats such as cyberattacks, espionage and disinformation “.
Therefore, he added, in addition to the protection measures of the security authorities and military deterrence and defense, it is necessary to further strengthen the protection of civilians.
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