Last February, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that the country was going to invest substantially in its military. But not much has happened since then. And now Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has been replaced. DER SPIEGEL takes a closer look at what is ailing the Bundeswehr.
The repair of the Puma infantry fighting vehicles that failed during a firing exercise revealed mostly minor and medium damage, according to the Defense Ministry. In isolated cases, they were more. | January 4, 2023
The last year of the German military's Mali mission is approaching, with withdrawal due to end in May 2024. But the Sahel region remains dangerous which is why troops are starting a new mission in neighboring Niger.
Mali's military junta acted unconcerned by the announced withdrawal of German troops from the country. But civil society is worried about yet another ally abandoning military aid for crisis-beset Mali.
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