After the collapse of the center-left coalition government in early November, Boris Pistorius emerged as a viable alternative to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, despite his loyalty to Scholz.
Pistorius took office as defense minister at a critical juncture, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine underlining the dire state of the Bundeswehr's equipment and funding.
To counteract historical underfunding, Pistorius has pushed for a significant 100 billion euro budget for the Bundeswehr, aiming to modernize and enhance Germany's military capabilities.
His plans include establishing a 'war-ready' Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania, expected to be operational by 2027, enhancing NATO's eastern front capabilities.
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