Apr 28, 2026
Germany's military expansion won't convince young people to enlist
Germany has unveiled its first military strategy since the Second World War, and it’s certainly ambitious. By 2039, Berlin wants to command the strongest army in Europe, with a total of 460,000 combat-ready troops. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius argues that this is a historic turning point, and he’s right. But the national effort he’s asking [...]Read More...
Germany has unveiled its first military strategy since the Second World War, and it’s certainly ambitious. By 2039, Berlin wants to command the strongest army in Europe, with a total of 460,000 combat-ready troops. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius argues that this is a historic turning point, and he’s right. But the national effort he’s asking [...]Read More...