Deutsche Welle (German state media, though the article is for some reason in Russian):
Germany may be involved in a war imposed on it, suggests the head of the German Defense Ministry, Christine Lambrecht. However, the country can defend itself with the help of allies, she assured.
Germany should prepare for a possible attack, said German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht in an interview with the Rheinische Post and General-Anzeiger newspapers published on Monday, November 21.
"We must be ready to defend Germany and the territory of the Alliance," she said. Asked by reporters to comment on the words of Bundeswehr Inspector General Eberhard Zorn that Germany should be prepared in case it finds itself involved in a war imposed on it, Lambrecht replied: "Defence has always been a key task of the Bundeswehr. This everyone must realize again."
In addition, Germany "can and should become better in all areas", especially in the air defense sector, where, according to her, there are shortcomings in Europe, Lambrecht emphasized. The minister expressed her satisfaction with the fact that the Bundeswehr will receive funds in the amount of 100 billion euros, which will be used to purchase equipment and implement various projects. But this amount will not solve all problems, added Lambrecht.
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Germany may be involved in a war imposed on it, suggests the head of the German Defense Ministry, Christine Lambrecht. However, the country can defend itself with the help of allies, she assured.
Germany should prepare for a possible attack, said German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht in an interview with the Rheinische Post and General-Anzeiger newspapers published on Monday, November 21.
"We must be ready to defend Germany and the territory of the Alliance," she said. Asked by reporters to comment on the words of Bundeswehr Inspector General Eberhard Zorn that Germany should be prepared in case it finds itself involved in a war imposed on it, Lambrecht replied: "Defence has always been a key task of the Bundeswehr. This everyone must realize again."
Germany will not have to defend itself
Also, according to Lambrecht, the Bundeswehr will be able to provide Germany's defense in case of need. At the same time, she expressed confidence that Germany will be helped by its partners in the North Atlantic Alliance : "The Bundeswehr will never have to defend Germany alone, we will always have our allies on our side, and the armed forces of the Alliance are certainly capable of protecting Germany," she explained. .In addition, Germany "can and should become better in all areas", especially in the air defense sector, where, according to her, there are shortcomings in Europe, Lambrecht emphasized. The minister expressed her satisfaction with the fact that the Bundeswehr will receive funds in the amount of 100 billion euros, which will be used to purchase equipment and implement various projects. But this amount will not solve all problems, added Lambrecht.
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