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Former President Urges Germany to Strengthen Military Resilience

4/29/2025

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Former German President Joachim Gauck has issued a powerful call for Germany to bolster its military and mental resilience to emerge as a key security player in Europe. He emphasized the need for a firmer approach towards Putin, highlighting the nation’s emotional and moral readiness. This comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlines plans for substantial investments in the Bundeswehr to tackle longstanding funding deficits.

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Former German President Joachim Gauck has issued a powerful call for Germany to bolster its military and mental resilience to emerge as a key security player in Europe. He emphasized the need for a firmer approach towards Putin, highlighting the nation’s emotional and moral readiness. This comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlines plans for substantial investments in the Bundeswehr to tackle longstanding funding deficits.