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Thuringia Coalition Frays Over Defense Policy and Citizen Engagement
Thuringia's Minister for Infrastructure and co-head of the BSW, Steffen Schütz, criticized the Brombeer coalition's handling of BSW issues, particularly the lack of citizen participation in US missile deployment and the adoption of BSW proposals by other coalition partners. He also expressed concern...
Thuringia Coalition Frays Over Defense Policy and Citizen Engagement
Thuringia's Minister for Infrastructure and co-head of the BSW, Steffen Schütz, criticized the Brombeer coalition's handling of BSW issues, particularly the lack of citizen participation in US missile deployment and the adoption of BSW proposals by other coalition partners. He also expressed concern...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Election: A Military Budget Showdown
Germany's military readiness is under scrutiny as experts warn of limited defense capabilities due to decades of budget cuts, sparking a heated election debate on defense spending, with proposals ranging from €80 billion annual budgets to debt brake reform.
Germany's Election: A Military Budget Showdown
Germany's military readiness is under scrutiny as experts warn of limited defense capabilities due to decades of budget cuts, sparking a heated election debate on defense spending, with proposals ranging from €80 billion annual budgets to debt brake reform.
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60% Bias Score
German Bundestag Reports Condemn Failure of Afghanistan Mission
Germany's Afghanistan mission is deemed a failure in two new reports by the Bundestag, citing oversight failures, misinformation, and civilian casualties; while the Bundeswehr received praise for the final evacuation, its prior actions are condemned.
German Bundestag Reports Condemn Failure of Afghanistan Mission
Germany's Afghanistan mission is deemed a failure in two new reports by the Bundestag, citing oversight failures, misinformation, and civilian casualties; while the Bundeswehr received praise for the final evacuation, its prior actions are condemned.
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60% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Defense Spending to over 120 Billion Euros
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Germany's commitment to a significant security role in Ukraine after a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending (at least 3% of GDP, totaling over "120 billion euros") due to Russia and potential US policy changes under Presiden...
Germany to Increase Defense Spending to over 120 Billion Euros
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Germany's commitment to a significant security role in Ukraine after a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending (at least 3% of GDP, totaling over "120 billion euros") due to Russia and potential US policy changes under Presiden...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Restructures Military for Homeland Security and NATO Deployments
Germany's Defense Minister is restructuring the military's Homeland Security forces, placing them under the Army, starting April 1st, to protect critical infrastructure domestically while freeing up existing divisions for potential NATO deployments to Eastern Europe.
Germany Restructures Military for Homeland Security and NATO Deployments
Germany's Defense Minister is restructuring the military's Homeland Security forces, placing them under the Army, starting April 1st, to protect critical infrastructure domestically while freeing up existing divisions for potential NATO deployments to Eastern Europe.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Creates New Home Defense Division Amidst Growing Security Concerns
Germany establishes a fourth Bundeswehr division for home defense, deploying reservists and active soldiers to protect infrastructure and support NATO operations, responding to evolving security threats.
Germany Creates New Home Defense Division Amidst Growing Security Concerns
Germany establishes a fourth Bundeswehr division for home defense, deploying reservists and active soldiers to protect infrastructure and support NATO operations, responding to evolving security threats.
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44% Bias Score
German Military Investigates Drone Spying Near Ukrainian Patriot Training Base
Unidentified drones were detected six times in January 2024 near a German military base in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers train on Patriot missile systems; despite countermeasures, the drones were not intercepted, leading to a German espionage investigation.
German Military Investigates Drone Spying Near Ukrainian Patriot Training Base
Unidentified drones were detected six times in January 2024 near a German military base in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers train on Patriot missile systems; despite countermeasures, the drones were not intercepted, leading to a German espionage investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Election: Deciding the Future of Bundeswehr Funding
Germany's upcoming election will determine the future funding of its military, the Bundeswehr, as a special 100 billion euro fund is set to expire in 2027, sparking debates on budget allocation between defense and social programs.
Germany's Election: Deciding the Future of Bundeswehr Funding
Germany's upcoming election will determine the future funding of its military, the Bundeswehr, as a special 100 billion euro fund is set to expire in 2027, sparking debates on budget allocation between defense and social programs.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Debates Military Conscription Amidst Ukraine War
Facing renewed security concerns, German political parties debate reintroducing mandatory military service, with proposals ranging from improved voluntary service conditions to a new flexible system or full conscription.
Germany Debates Military Conscription Amidst Ukraine War
Facing renewed security concerns, German political parties debate reintroducing mandatory military service, with proposals ranging from improved voluntary service conditions to a new flexible system or full conscription.
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44% Bias Score
Bundeswehr Granted Authority to Shoot Down Drones
Germany's cabinet approved a bill authorizing the Bundeswehr to shoot down drones posing threats to critical infrastructure or lives, following recent drone incidents near military bases and recognizing limitations in police capabilities. The use of lethal force is strictly limited to situations whe...
Bundeswehr Granted Authority to Shoot Down Drones
Germany's cabinet approved a bill authorizing the Bundeswehr to shoot down drones posing threats to critical infrastructure or lives, following recent drone incidents near military bases and recognizing limitations in police capabilities. The use of lethal force is strictly limited to situations whe...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Forms Fourth Military Division for Territorial Defense
Germany is creating a fourth military division, composed of active and reserve personnel, to protect critical infrastructure and serve as a territorial defense force, freeing up existing divisions for potential NATO deployments along the eastern border.
Germany Forms Fourth Military Division for Territorial Defense
Germany is creating a fourth military division, composed of active and reserve personnel, to protect critical infrastructure and serve as a territorial defense force, freeing up existing divisions for potential NATO deployments along the eastern border.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Forms New Army Division for Homeland Security
Germany is establishing a fourth army division, the Homeland Protection Division, composed of reservists and active soldiers, to secure critical infrastructure and military sites within Germany starting April 1st, reflecting a response to evolving security threats and the need for defense capabiliti...
Germany Forms New Army Division for Homeland Security
Germany is establishing a fourth army division, the Homeland Protection Division, composed of reservists and active soldiers, to secure critical infrastructure and military sites within Germany starting April 1st, reflecting a response to evolving security threats and the need for defense capabiliti...
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36% Bias Score
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