The new German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was sworn in on Thursday morning. According to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the former Interior Minister of Lower Saxony and successor to the outgoing minister Christine Lambrecht is taking over the office in a threatening and dangerous situation that Germany has not known for a long time.
“For all the upcoming challenges and necessary reforms, you now need a cool head, strong nerves, strong leadership, clear language and political experience.” Pistorius has shown all this in other demanding political offices, Steinmeier said at the inauguration. ceremony of the new minister. At the same time, the head of state stressed: “Germany is not at war.” A few days ago, Pistorius himself said that the country was “indirectly” involved in the war in Ukraine.
However, an era of headwinds is beginning for the country. “We must respond to threats that are also directed at us.” In this environment of new threats and geopolitical changes, it is now crucial to enable the Bundeswehr to be deterred and ready to defend itself. “And that requires more modern and extensive equipment, more efficient procurement, more solid personnel and attention and respect for the troops,” says Steinmeier. Now there is no time to lose.
After being sworn into the Bundestag, Pistorius was received with military honors by the Inspector General of the Federal Armed Forces, Eberhard Zorn, at the Defense Ministry. Shortly afterwards, a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was scheduled. The war in Ukraine and continued support for the country attacked by Russia are likely to be central themes. In recent days, pressure has increased on Germany to also make Leopard-type main battle tanks available to Ukraine.
Source: Krone
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