German military discusses readiness and future strategy

In Germany on 22 April 2026, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius presented the country's first military strategy. He aims to make the Bundeswehr the conventionally strongest army in Europe by 2039. Reuters reported that Germany unveiled the strategy but sticks to its troop target, and Die Zeit reported that the minister sees no upper limit on troop strength.

The Financial Times reported that Germany will take on more responsibility for Europe's defence. Die Zeit quoted the strategy as saying that the US also depends on Germany. Other reports looked at the future role of the Bundeswehr reserve.