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Is it time to bring back conscription in Germany?

Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin's political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the answer to Germany's defence challenges?

Germany

Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

Business

Rheinmetall sees profit jump as Europe prepares for military splurge

Germany’s Rheinmetall announces a 38% jump in net profit in 2024 and predicts a sales boost as Europe increases military capacity.

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German defence minister says he wants to grow armed forces further

As threats to Western Europe grow more pressing, the German military has been having difficulty attracting enough recruits.

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Hybrid attacks: Is Russia already at war with the West?

Experts warn that politicians need to take Russia's so-called "hybrid war'' more seriously and populations should be better prepared.

Europe News

German authorities probe possible sabotage at army base near Cologne

Some 5,500 employees at the base near the Cologne-Bonn airport were told not to drink the tap water because of possible contamination on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.

Germany

Germany to deploy permanent troops in Lithuania in 2027

The base in Lithuania is expected to cost around €30 million per month.

Germany

EU should prepare for war by decades end, German Defence Minister says

The German Defence Minister warns of escalating Russian threats by the end of the decade, urging European countries to fortify their defence industries and adapt to geopolitical shifts.

Germany

Germany gets serious about plans to make military 'fit for war'

The return of full-scale armed conflict to Europe has Germany dramatically reframing its security policy.

Europe Decoded

Were German army soldiers killed after a strike in Ukraine?

The German Defense Ministry has denied the bombshell accusation put forward by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti that four Germany army soldiers were killed aboard a Leopard tank in Ukraine.

Mali

UN votes to end its peacekeeping mission in Mali after junta demands

The UN Security Council voted unanimously Friday to immediately end its peacekeeping mission in Mali as demanded by the country’s military junta, which has brought in mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner Group to help fight an Islamic insurgency.

Europe News

What makes the Leopard 2 so powerful compared to other Western tanks?

After weeks of mounting political pressure, Germany has agreed to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks.

Germany

Reserve German army officer convicted of spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the man wanted to present himself as a "security expert" to senior Russian military officials.

Lithuania

Lithuania wants German troops 'for marriage, not one night stand'

Some 3,000 German soldiers have been assigned to protect Lithuania but for the time being they'll remain in Germany.

Europe Decoded

Debunked: German army will not be patrolling streets from 1 October

Social media users have falsely claimed that the country's military have been given new or expanded powers.

Europe News

German MPs set to approve massive military spending spree

The decision is expected to easily pass in the lower house of the Bundestag today and comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Germany

Two ex-soldiers arrested in Germany accused of forming mercenary group

German police detained two former soldiers on Wednesday who are alleged to have attempted to form a mercenary group with the aim of intervening in the military conflict in Yemen.

Germany

German soldier who posed as refugee on trial over planned attack

A German army officer who posed as a Syrian asylum-seeker has gone on trial accused of plotting to kill prominent politicians and blame the attack on refugees.

Germany

German army apologises for posting 'retro' Nazi uniform on Instagram

The photo, accompanied by a commentary — "today, elements of military style still belong to haute couture” — was spotted by Bild before being deleted.

Germany

Third arrest in German army attack probe

German police have detained a third man suspected of involvement in a plan by an army officer and a student to carry out an attack.