German Defence Ministry

Catastrophe support to be German military's 'top priority'

Catastrophe support to be German military's 'top priority'

German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said the main focus for the German military, the Bundeswehr, will be assisting the emergency response.  "I have already ordered that all other assignments that are not …

Germany promises help for local staff amid Afghan withdrawal

Germany promises help for local staff amid Afghan withdrawal

Germany will not let down its Afghan staff as the international military mission in the country winds down after nearly two decades of war, German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer pledged. Kramp-Karrenbauer told German news …

EU Parliament to vote on von der Leyen on July 16

EU Parliament to vote on von der Leyen on July 16

The European Parliament would vote on Ursula von der Leyen’s nomination to head the EU Commission on July 16, a parliament spokesman said. Concerns over von der Leyen’s chances of obtaining the endorsement …

Berlin urges Russia to report number of its troops

Berlin urges Russia to report number of its troops

NATO and Russia should exchange data on relocation and numbers of their military units, which would be reasonable, Germany’s Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said in an interview published in Bild am Sonntag. …