Not All Deployed German Soldiers Will Be Volunteers, Pistorius Says in Lithuania
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In order to secure the NATO East Face, the Bundeswehr is stationing a brigade in Lithuania. Minister of Defence Pistorius makes it clear that he will also transfer personnel there against his will. Barricades could occur especially in certain special areas.
Boris Pistorius has announced that Germany would be prepared to call up soldiers for deployment to Lithuania in an emergency. He stated that it was unlikely the number of volunteers would be sufficient. Source link: https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-06/bundeswehr-brigade-litauen-boris-pistorius-robertas-kaunas Author: DIE ZEIT: Germany – Caspar Leder Publication date: 2026-06-22 13:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
4,800 German soldiers are to be stationed in Lithuania by the end of 2027. The Minister of Defence is committed to volunteering. However, he admits that he will probably reach limits.
According to Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius, the construction of the Panzerbrigade in Lithuania is proceeding according to schedule. However, the recruitment of the 4800 soldiers threatens bottlenecks.
The construction of the Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania is faster than planned. Boris Pistorius does not rule out the obligation of soldiers to serve in Lithuania.
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