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World News

German government okays proposal to boost voluntary military service

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.

27/08/2025

Business

Rheinmetall secures €770mn order from German army amid defence boom

The deal for more than 1,000 logistics vehicles comes as Europe ramps up military spending in response to global tensions.

04/08/2025

Europe News

Germany’s armed forces to introduce new camouflage uniforms by 2029

The decision follows a military study showing the new design provides better concealment, especially in urban environments.

01/08/2025

Europe News

Germany is rearming, but what about its veterans?

On 15 June, Germany celebrates its veterans for the first time. But behind the symbolic gesture lies a systemic failure: those who need help often don't get it.

15/06/2025

World News

Why a 22-year-old German is risking his life for Ukraine

Despite the dangers, Ruben Mawick feels obliged to help in Ukraine. From evacuations to life-threatening missions: his commitment shows the tireless solidarity that war evokes.

19/04/2025

Europe News

From soldier to influencer: Bridging Gen Z and the German army

"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.

12/04/2025

Europe News

UK and Germany take over chairmanship of Ukraine Contact Group

"Kryvyi Ri should not be repeated," said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at today's meeting of the Ramstein group in Brussels.

11/04/2025

Europe News

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?

27/03/2025

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.

18/03/2025

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.

12/03/2025

Europe News

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.

19/12/2024

Germany

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.

24/08/2024

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.

14/08/2024

Germany

Germany to deploy permanent troops in Lithuania in 2027

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

29/02/2024

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.

18/12/2023

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.

15/11/2023

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.

29/09/2023

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.

01/07/2023

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.

25/01/2023

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.

18/11/2022