Federal Politics: Pistorius after protests - We need strong armed forces
Aiwanger's succession not to be regulated immediately +++ Bundestag passes first part of driving license reform +++ CDU presidency member campaigns for Aigner as Federal President +++ The news blog.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has emphasized the importance of a strong military in response to recent protests against conscription. He stated that everyone wants to avoid fighting and dying in war, which is why strong deterrent forces are needed. A new conscription law came into effect in January, requiring young men to undergo a mandatory medical examination, while women have the option to participate.
Meanwhile, the far-right AfD party's motion to withdraw Germany from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been rejected by all other parties in the Bundestag. The UN climate conference is set to begin in Antalya, Turkey, next Monday.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
