Germany unveiled its first military strategy in April. As NATO leaders meet this week, a new survey shows that many Europeans support a stronger Bundeswehr – but are less comfortable with Germany taking a leadership role.
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Updated: Mon 6 Jul 2026 10:26 CET
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Germany's Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius (SPD) observes a military exercise on June 22nd. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Kay Nietfeld
Germany unveiled its first military strategy in April. As NATO leaders meet this week, a new survey shows that many Europeans support a stronger Bundeswehr – but are less comfortable with Germany taking a leadership role.
So blicken europäische Nachbarn auf Deutschland: 56 Prozent fühlen sich durch neue militärische Stärke sicherer
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