Germans urged to be prepared for possible war in Europe
Germany's Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, has issued a statement calling for both German society and its armed forces to be ready for the possibility of a conflict in Europe. "We must acknowledge the potential threat of war in Europe and, consequently, ensure our preparedness for such an eventuality," Pistorius emphasized in an interview with the public broadcaster ZDF.
- Europe
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 04:10 | 30 October 2023
The German society and the armed forces should be prepared for a potential war in Europe, the country's defense minister said late Sunday.
Boris Pistorius said the Russia-Ukraine war has been a historic turning point for Germany, which should bring a "mentality change" in politics and society.
"We have to get used to the idea that there could be a threat of war in Europe and that means we have to become ready for war," he told public broadcaster ZDF.
"We have to be ready to defend ourselves and prepare the German armed forces and society for it," he added.
The Social Democrat politician said Germany should increase its defense spending and modernize its armed forces to make it capable of addressing the new security challenges.