Tag: German foreign policy

Pistorius Rebukes Trump on Putin Stance

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius speaks to media at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026 | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Germany’s defence minister has criticised Donald Trump for treating Vladimir Putin “like a buddy” and cutting support for Ukraine. Boris Pistorius said backing Kyiv remains vital as Russia’s war enters its fourth year.

Germany to lift arms ban on Israel

The flags of Israel and Germany fly in front of the Berlin House of Representatives on January 26, 2022 | File Photo: Jens Kalaene/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

Germany will lift its partial weapons export embargo on Israel on November 24, citing a stabilising ceasefire in Gaza and and renewed diplomatic efforts to increase humanitarian aid. Berlin will return to case-by-case reviews of export requests, a move welcomed by Israel but debated within Germany.