While I deeply symphatize with Germany's ingrained reluctance and pacifism given its history, the rest of Europe is getting more than a bit frustrated. How about seeing this as a chance at doing something good? German friends, Europe actually needs you to step up this time.
I don't live in Germany and believe me, there is no big appetite for a hawkish Germany amongst its neighbours. I still remember the deeply shocking discussions about the reunification.
@@natviolen4021 The discussions about reunification have been because of the economical power to come. Germany was not dangerous because of the Bundeswehr.
Dude NATO has 32 countries. Over 25 of them spend above 2% gdp, Poland almost 4%. I think Nato Europe can sustain even without Germany (and even USA). Russia has no chance against 31 countries of almost 500mil population even if USA exits Nato and Germany spends only around 2%. Just UK and France together would match Russia if they cooperate well. Poland, Spain, Italy, Romania, Sweden, Finland and others are just cherry on the top. Europe defense spending grows big since 2022. The whole spending of Nato is like 3x of Russia+India+China combined 😂
@ Wrong. The discussions were about the danger of Germany becoming great again and what it might be up to then. I was in the middle of these discussions, so I know.
Germany has a good opportunity to switch parts of the automotive industry that are having problems to the defense industry. A similar production but with great demand.
I dont know how germany moves into the future. There is so much reluctance to change there. It seams to be a very conformist society. It seams like they want to change... but know one knows how to.
Germany should shake themselves of the guilt of WW2 if they are still feeling guilty because they are more than ever needed to defend themselves and Europe at large. If the war in Ukraine spill over and America doesn't show or they are occupied in Asia, Europe is on its own. Meanwhile Russia has increased its defense spending and is massively building weapons in case Nato joins the war or America starts sending more weapons.
The most painful aspect of this needed change of policy for the Germans is to acknowledge that the French were right about it. They'll prefer to be invaded by Russia instead of recognizing that they should have listened to the warnings from the French governments for decades!
The EU apparently does not understand that Russia spends 10% of it's GDP on their military spending AND now over 30% of it's annual budget. Time to wake up
@@iniyanprabhakaran Not so funny if the EU and the West not only match this but out produce by a good margin as a serious deterrent. I trust you understand this a lot better
EU spending only 2% on military is already several TIMES bigger than Russian military budget and spending of 10%. EU is a MASSIVE economy compared to Russia. Or you forgot?
@@Just_another_Euro_dude You missed 30% of their annual budget. Also would the EU be prepared to suffer massive casualties as no doubt Putin and Cronies will? I guess you don't understand what Putin will do if they succeed in Ukraine. This is very well know so educate yourself if you care to
Everybody always talks about article 5, but they never talked about the first couple articles that say each country has to provide 2% of GDP, and maintain professional armies! It’s not fair for one country to pick up the lion share of cost when there’s 30 countries in NATO Everybody left at Trump in 2016 when he said they needed to spend more money ! He was given numbers like 2024, 2028 and 2032! Mind you a lot of these countries have been in NATO for 20+ years and part of the deal is the 2% GDP in maintaining capable professional armies ! Europe has failed at this miserably and now there’s a large conflict in the middle of Europe and everybody’s acting like this is a big surprise and it came out of nowhere !
"The mass breakdown is not a good example. This is a development issue. You build a tank, test it, stuff breaks, you analyze it, and fix it. This has nothing to do with spending, except that increased spending could have sped up development. The problem with spending is more related to the numbers you order. With low numbers, it is not feasible to build a proper production line, which would cut costs significantly. The spending issue is more about other factors, such as parts and ammunition availability and stocks, vacant storage spaces for munitions and parts, and having the equipment for each soldier. Additionally, the breakdown came at the right time during training, when problems can be fixed without endangering lives. In my opinion, the Puma development is okay. It is certainly slower than expected, but what huge project isn't delayed? In my opinion, it is coming out at the right time." 11:20
Once nuclear war begins, we'll all be defenceless. We're stuck in the loop of asking the same questions and seeking the same solutions. Just give it time for the post nuclear war phase of thinking.
There will never be nuclear war, because no country can win in a nuclear war. It's a lose-lose scenario. Nuclear arms are meant for deterrence, not for actually being used.
@@wolfganggottsch4454 Hello Wolfgang, I don't want to offend you. Just so you know, I am a soft, left wing liberal, not naturally militaristic at all. BUT we are living in very unusual and new times. Probably similar (or even more) important to the Berlin Wall falling. We have to choose. I would be more comfortable being aligned with countries like Germany or France than the (present) US or Russia.
Haha, not easy to snub the French. They have everything needed in a top-notch defense industry and military capabilities. They still lead the military side of Europe despite the German's Atlanticism. Europe depends on America because you do not want other major European players to be as successful as you are. England also relies on the US for its weaponry. When it comes to defense, France is without any doubt a key player in the strategic autonomy of Europe in terms of defense.
This video lacks the understanding of the UK's leadership of NATO's Joint Expeditionary Force comprising of 10 Countries: 3 Baltic countries, 4 Scandinavian countries, Iceland, the Netherlands and the UK. So you cant just ignore the UK just because its outside the EU.
@@saus9870 we’re all in it together, doesn’t matter if you’re in the EU or not. Norway: not EU but NATO and JEF UK: not EU but NATO and JEF Finland (hello from Helsinki): all three All of us: European
Interesting to see how Finlnd spends 1.4% of BNP on fefence in 2014 and sweden 1% yet Finland can afford universal conscription? It shows that Sweden prioretised expensive weapon systems over soldiers.
After the Cold War, European countries should not rely on the United States for defense. This is Europe's own responsibility. Now Europe takes the help of the United States for granted. Not only is it unwilling to pay enough for defense, but it also thinks it is being coerced by the United States. It's time for European countries to grow up.
The history argument is weak. West Germany had 12 well equipped active divisions plus reserves and Air Force. East Germany had substantial forces as well. This pretty much all disappeared after reunification. It’s not “history” but a massive disarmament/ peace dividend in the last 2-3 decades. The 2003-2005 policy of suppressing labor and wages enabled it to run massive trade surpluses. They doubled down on this in 2008 and 2012. The idea the US should spend a $ to defend Germany while it uses unfair trade practices to destroy American industry is silly. I was disappointed Trump didn’t announce 25% tariffs in Germany.
Germany and no other nation should lead Europe's defence ! Not at all, it should be a collaboration and contributions based on affordability. Do you need an example ? The USA since then end of WWII with 200 military bases across Europe, 750 across 80 global nations. All that the USA has done with it's military as large as the next 7 nations is cause chaos and destruction many failed wars, Vietnam 20 years, Afghanistan 20 years, not being at war since it's inception for only a handful of years, is to prop up it's access to resources and maintain it's own self interest. There should be NO tie between wealth and warfare, it gets corrupted.
The world is turning multi polar and you want to be the weak third bloc? Seems like a rather short sighted foreign policy idea. With climate change countries are only going to get more belligerent.
That is an insane read of the last 80 years. Especially considering Europe’s history prior to the end of WW2. I thought Europe’s education system was world class.
Aren't these Eastern European countries! Because Eastern Europe will be the first to face its Eastern neighbor. And seeing what is happening in Europe now, I am not sure if Europe is still as healthy as we would like the world to see Europe. YOU NEED POWER EUROPEAN POLITICIANS.
. Ya last time, but it was the 2nd time for World War. Germany is going to try a 3rd time at beating Russia in WW3?. They'll lose. All those German tanks, trucks, missiles, helicopters & fighter jets are now mostly USELESS on today's battlefield.
But if America is counted as one country, all European military spending should be added to eachother, their 50 states are like 50 countries in Europe. Europe just have twice as many people as USA
This is the reason why the EU needs England back. A Coalition Armies of France, England can easily defeat Russian. Don't count on the US for military support. Just look at Canada, who decouple Oil economy from the US from threat of annex Canada like how Russian do it to Ukraine.
That’s not what I heard on Reddit in Europe they said fucc us we don’t need the USA so like Captain Planet your wish is our command good luck with your endeavors
@ it’s not my source I just think it’s funny so is RUclips I’m just laughing at you cause it’s funny especially Canada Reddit they saying they boycotting American 🇺🇸 stuff but you still on RUclips and Reddit 🤣
After two lost, devastating world wars you are asking why? We were indoctrinated after WW2 never go down that road again, now you are saying to us; why not?The political stuation is rather hotting up, having a strong military and a rightwing government is asking for trouble.
I dont want to be sexist, but why does a bunch of women discussing defense matters? You have nothing to do with the military, literally noone in this report do, including the reporter.
I’m from the USA - it’s not that we’re paying too much. It’s that Europe’s soft leadership isn’t spending hardly anything and have no troops. Europeans are tough and great people their govt’s are soft and focused on trans and bringing in illegal immigrants rather than protecting themselves
Like chess, Germany needs newer perspectives and newer strategies in foreign policies. It's future lies in AfD's view of Germany as a leader in a greater new Eurasia
That's not what happened. German industry made commitments towards Australia by establishing industry there to win the Australian Land 400 programme, but in the end Korean Hanwah won the deal. Now that defense requirements have increased in europe, germany decided to use the existing capacities in Australia even without Rheinmetall winning the Aussi contract.
@ Ah no. Rheinmetall entered into a joint venture with Australia to build 219 Boxers. That contract is over, which leaves the factory free to export to Germany (or anywhere else) to help it rearm.
I can't help but wonder if we're better off with an individually strong Germany, Poland, France, and UK. Seems like combining different forces with different languages and different equipment is not going to be effective.
Your idea is music to Putin's ears, to fragment the NATO alliance in Europe. So your point is that the rest of the NATO countries in the east should go behind the iron curtain again? You are aware that other NATO countries have military equipment that is NATO standard?
@@burns281981 many of them are using different jets, different tanks, different artillery. different fuel types... different logistical support needs, etc.... air defense systems..
@BruceBalistreri only the Americans "use a different fuel type." You spoke directly around the point I brought up. What about the alignment efforts on the ammunition? That seemed smart.
None moved East, the East moved West because it wanted to be in an alliance with other free and democratic countries and not be forced into a Russian kleptocracy by military threats. Russia had the same option but Putin wants his Great Power fantasies realized so he rather prefers Russia to decline into tyranny.
WW2 started with Germany invading Poland from the west on 1st September, 1939. Russia invaded Poland from the east on 17th September, 1939.... then went on to annex parts of Finland & Romania + all of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Molotov-Ribbentrop pact.
Russia's aggressive foreign policy and autoritarian regime is very good reason why its neighbouring countries have wanted to join NATO. Putin seems to miss the times of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact.
Of course not, Taurus is not provided because Olaf Scholz knows that around 60% of Germans are afraid of an escalation, he is trying to play the level-headed pacifist in order to get more votes in the upcoming election, sad but true. He is not doing what is necessary just to stay in power. Unfortunately, he is not a leader either, he is more likely to increase the fear in the population so that his tactics work.
@: You live in an illusion, the whole of NATO is one big nothing, remember, no one wants to die for ideals anymore, everyone wants a nice and comfortable life.
This part very hilarious: NPC: -Sir, if we don't pay and we're attacked by Russia Will you protect us? Trump: - No, I would not protect you.... You gotta pay 😂
But we don't want to pay our bills with even more debt like the USA. That would not be good for future generations. At least that's what many in our country think. I personally believe we must and we should spend more money on our military and do so permanently. However, not everyone in Europe really likes this, for understandable reasons.
Big Poland brothers look more suited for leading as its growing stronger and has and actual backbone
Lmao😂
Very true, but still we need to cooperate on EU level to be taken seriously by big players like China, India, USA
@@frederikruis274 India is not a big player. Turkey is one
@@maxblanck123 Hahaha!
@@maxblanck123 you mean these terrorists that kills civilians in syria and denies genosides they have commited?
While I deeply symphatize with Germany's ingrained reluctance and pacifism given its history, the rest of Europe is getting more than a bit frustrated. How about seeing this as a chance at doing something good? German friends, Europe actually needs you to step up this time.
History, including that of the post-war period! 2+4 Treaty, for example
I don't live in Germany and believe me, there is no big appetite for a hawkish Germany amongst its neighbours. I still remember the deeply shocking discussions about the reunification.
@@natviolen4021 The discussions about reunification have been because of the economical power to come. Germany was not dangerous because of the Bundeswehr.
Dude NATO has 32 countries. Over 25 of them spend above 2% gdp, Poland almost 4%. I think Nato Europe can sustain even without Germany (and even USA). Russia has no chance against 31 countries of almost 500mil population even if USA exits Nato and Germany spends only around 2%. Just UK and France together would match Russia if they cooperate well. Poland, Spain, Italy, Romania, Sweden, Finland and others are just cherry on the top. Europe defense spending grows big since 2022. The whole spending of Nato is like 3x of Russia+India+China combined 😂
@ Wrong. The discussions were about the danger of Germany becoming great again and what it might be up to then. I was in the middle of these discussions, so I know.
Germany has a good opportunity to switch parts of the automotive industry that are having problems to the defense industry. A similar production but with great demand.
They lost the cheap gas so now it's gas cost 3x more 🤣 You all don't want the German military to get aggressive again
I dont know how germany moves into the future. There is so much reluctance to change there. It seams to be a very conformist society. It seams like they want to change... but know one knows how to.
Germany should shake themselves of the guilt of WW2 if they are still feeling guilty because they are more than ever needed to defend themselves and Europe at large.
If the war in Ukraine spill over and America doesn't show or they are occupied in Asia, Europe is on its own.
Meanwhile Russia has increased its defense spending and is massively building weapons in case Nato joins the war or America starts sending more weapons.
Germany was responsible for the death of nearly 50 millions people in Europe- that guilt needs to stay.
They are already on it!... Hence, the "afd"!!!!
They have no guilt and it is not stopping them. They killed their own too, anyway I do think they need to have extra defense right now.
How about Germany deals with the guilt of WW1&2 by stepping up and doing some good now by defending Europe.
The most painful aspect of this needed change of policy for the Germans is to acknowledge that the French were right about it. They'll prefer to be invaded by Russia instead of recognizing that they should have listened to the warnings from the French governments for decades!
Not just the French. They'd have to recognize that the small Baltic countries were right, too.
The EU apparently does not understand that Russia spends 10% of it's GDP on their military spending AND now over 30% of it's annual budget. Time to wake up
Yo Russia is in an active war, that’s why 😂
@@iniyanprabhakaran Not so funny if the EU and the West not only match this but out produce by a good margin as a serious deterrent. I trust you understand this a lot better
EU spending only 2% on military is already several TIMES bigger than Russian military budget and spending of 10%. EU is a MASSIVE economy compared to Russia. Or you forgot?
@@Just_another_Euro_dude You missed 30% of their annual budget. Also would the EU be prepared to suffer massive casualties as no doubt Putin and Cronies will? I guess you don't understand what Putin will do if they succeed in Ukraine. This is very well know so educate yourself if you care to
@@ethimself5064so, from the wiseness of your lord randomdudeship, what shall we dooooooooohoooohoooo???😭😭😭
The German government is acting like France 80 some years ago. Hiding their head in the sand and hoping Russia just goes away😂
Russia's millitary budget about 30% of country budget , wake up Europe to survive
Yo Russia is in an active war, that’s why 😂
@@iniyanprabhakaranfor this word u could end up in jail in ruzzia. It is not a war it is special military operation
You cant rely on the French to lead Europe's defence
French only care about themselves
After that 155 French trained Ukrainian brigade, broke and deserted. Can’t trust the French with defense.
@@johnnyflores5954 maybe because Russian are too strong
But the French surrendered quickly.
So , you attack Russian interest and now expecting Russian do the same. Still unclear what would be Russian benifit attacking Europe
Turkey is only country who is supporting both side 😂😂😂😂
I think Poland will be the leading European military power.
Sad
New generations never learn history in schools so saddened!
In 1980, German defense spending was around 3% of GDP.
Defence, as they spell it in France and UK.
Kind of depressing how small europe is
will Russian are saying that the Rassian border is with UK
Germans want comfort. They are unwilling to fight Russian aggression. They will avoid confrontation at all cost.
We don't want to be the as shole for the 3rd time, once of which was unjustified!
Or maybe europe want peace with russia
17:55 It seems to me Denmark and Hungary has increased spending more than Finland compared to Lithuania and Estonia..!
Defense against who?
Everybody always talks about article 5, but they never talked about the first couple articles that say each country has to provide 2% of GDP, and maintain professional armies!
It’s not fair for one country to pick up the lion share of cost when there’s 30 countries in NATO
Everybody left at Trump in 2016 when he said they needed to spend more money ! He was given numbers like 2024, 2028 and 2032!
Mind you a lot of these countries have been in NATO for 20+ years and part of the deal is the 2% GDP in maintaining capable professional armies !
Europe has failed at this miserably and now there’s a large conflict in the middle of Europe and everybody’s acting like this is a big surprise and it came out of nowhere !
"The mass breakdown is not a good example. This is a development issue. You build a tank, test it, stuff breaks, you analyze it, and fix it. This has nothing to do with spending, except that increased spending could have sped up development. The problem with spending is more related to the numbers you order. With low numbers, it is not feasible to build a proper production line, which would cut costs significantly. The spending issue is more about other factors, such as parts and ammunition availability and stocks, vacant storage spaces for munitions and parts, and having the equipment for each soldier. Additionally, the breakdown came at the right time during training, when problems can be fixed without endangering lives. In my opinion, the Puma development is okay. It is certainly slower than expected, but what huge project isn't delayed? In my opinion, it is coming out at the right time." 11:20
Why is everything from DW is presented at a third grade level ?
Look at the comments.
Once nuclear war begins, we'll all be defenceless. We're stuck in the loop of asking the same questions and seeking the same solutions. Just give it time for the post nuclear war phase of thinking.
There will never be nuclear war, because no country can win in a nuclear war. It's a lose-lose scenario. Nuclear arms are meant for deterrence, not for actually being used.
Germany has budget problems they simply can't
Nordic Defense HQ
Becau Germany is still under occupation by her "allies"?
Go for it Germany !! (and I'm British)
Oh yes, Germans to the front. That can only be the opinion of somebody who`s NOT German. Sorry to disappoint you!!!
@@wolfganggottsch4454 Hello Wolfgang, I don't want to offend you. Just so you know, I am a soft, left wing liberal, not naturally militaristic at all. BUT we are living in very unusual and new times. Probably similar (or even more) important to the Berlin Wall falling. We have to choose. I would be more comfortable being aligned with countries like Germany or France than the (present) US or Russia.
Poland will lead us.
Where will she take you? Into the grave?
@@Achilles-n4o Hi mr russian bot. Please give me a recipe for pierogi.
@@adamzaczek6342 but true , polan have no history of leadership
@adamzaczek6342 pierogi is a Polish trade mark, not russian. The same vodka.
@ I legit did not know that and I am from Poland, thanks!
Haha, not easy to snub the French. They have everything needed in a top-notch defense industry and military capabilities. They still lead the military side of Europe despite the German's Atlanticism. Europe depends on America because you do not want other major European players to be as successful as you are. England also relies on the US for its weaponry. When it comes to defense, France is without any doubt a key player in the strategic autonomy of Europe in terms of defense.
This video lacks the understanding of the UK's leadership of NATO's Joint Expeditionary Force comprising of 10 Countries: 3 Baltic countries, 4 Scandinavian countries, Iceland, the Netherlands and the UK. So you cant just ignore the UK just because its outside the EU.
Germany should work with Poland and Romania to strengthen the central area.
Yes but that's a nato format, here they're talking about a european format. So the UK isn't included.
@@saus9870UK is European
@@tonikaihola5408 yes but obviously this is about the european union not the continent.
@@saus9870 we’re all in it together, doesn’t matter if you’re in the EU or not.
Norway: not EU but NATO and JEF
UK: not EU but NATO and JEF
Finland (hello from Helsinki): all three
All of us: European
Interesting to see how Finlnd spends 1.4% of BNP on fefence in 2014 and sweden 1% yet Finland can afford universal conscription? It shows that Sweden prioretised expensive weapon systems over soldiers.
Whose suppose to do Europes Defense? That is why I never understood the conflict, know the is no defense.
As a German myself i can see Poland in this role! Competent military and leaders. Bureacray, incompetence and a lack of will hinders Germany.
Defense??AGAINST WHAT???? always feeling important
*is there any other way to make money then war ?*
Channgeee with the music of a moment
And a stormy night
With the children of tomorrow
Dreamed and winned
With the wind of change
Whistles
After the Cold War, European countries should not rely on the United States for defense. This is Europe's own responsibility. Now Europe takes the help of the United States for granted. Not only is it unwilling to pay enough for defense, but it also thinks it is being coerced by the United States. It's time for European countries to grow up.
The history argument is weak. West Germany had 12 well equipped active divisions plus reserves and Air Force. East Germany had substantial forces as well. This pretty much all disappeared after reunification. It’s not “history” but a massive disarmament/ peace dividend in the last 2-3 decades.
The 2003-2005 policy of suppressing labor and wages enabled it to run massive trade surpluses. They doubled down on this in 2008 and 2012. The idea the US should spend a $ to defend Germany while it uses unfair trade practices to destroy American industry is silly.
I was disappointed Trump didn’t announce 25% tariffs in Germany.
The last two times Germany tried to unite Europe it did not work out well for Germany. But then, why give up? Try, try, and try again. 👀💀
Aller guten Dinge sind 3 😂
Deutschland kaput 😂
Nein !! we need you Germany - Step Up !!
whyy
Germany and no other nation should lead Europe's defence ! Not at all, it should be a collaboration and contributions based on affordability. Do you need an example ? The USA since then end of WWII with 200 military bases across Europe, 750 across 80 global nations. All that the USA has done with it's military as large as the next 7 nations is cause chaos and destruction many failed wars, Vietnam 20 years, Afghanistan 20 years, not being at war since it's inception for only a handful of years, is to prop up it's access to resources and maintain it's own self interest. There should be NO tie between wealth and warfare, it gets corrupted.
Dont forget that the USA went into Vietnam because the French failed in IndoChina (which includes Vietnam).
The world is turning multi polar and you want to be the weak third bloc? Seems like a rather short sighted foreign policy idea. With climate change countries are only going to get more belligerent.
That is an insane read of the last 80 years. Especially considering Europe’s history prior to the end of WW2.
I thought Europe’s education system was world class.
@ Whataboutism "Europe’s history prior to the end of WW2", is that all you have ?
@ Whataboutism "French failed in IndoChina", is that all you have ?
They're extremely disorganized right now
Aren't these Eastern European countries! Because Eastern Europe will be the first to face its Eastern neighbor. And seeing what is happening in Europe now, I am not sure if Europe is still as healthy as we would like the world to see Europe. YOU NEED POWER EUROPEAN POLITICIANS.
Yea, EU talks about its own army but the only ones im seeing getting prepped are Eastern EU and Nordics who got the guts.
Good question! Germany is an utter disappointment! Why so spineless?? It’s a shame!
2+4 Treaty and NATO to keep Germany small?
Cuz everyone remembers IIWW. And there are people in Germany who want to invade Poland. They often write about it.
Never count Germany out!
UK is out.
I mean we ALL remember/studied how things went the last time Germany decided to lead Europe's defense.
@@mark_a_vigil pity that you are clueless about German history after WW2....
Problem is millitary and economy are linked. Cant be prosperous without a strong millitary defense.
Let me guess - American?
@vornamenachname1572 No. But thats basic economics. Im not all about money at all and i think worrying only on money is actually bad.
they lost the intelligence
Last time Germany lead Europe defense was from 1939-1945.
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1939-44.
. Ya last time, but it was the 2nd time for World War. Germany is going to try a 3rd time at beating Russia in WW3?. They'll lose. All those German tanks, trucks, missiles, helicopters & fighter jets are now mostly USELESS on today's battlefield.
Pretty unconstructive and unhelpful comment...
@@CM-ey7nq the truth hurts. Is how the saying goes.
CERMANY IS CLEANING HIS HAND??
But if America is counted as one country, all European military spending should be added to eachother, their 50 states are like 50 countries in Europe. Europe just have twice as many people as USA
Twice as many? You really believe we have 650 million people here?
Allow Britain
Send the unemployed into the military and boost the military industry. Jobs, equipment income.
Chihuahuas spending toooooo much😂😂😂but they can’t only bark
Instead of spending 5 euros, they now spend 6 euros. Of these 6 euros, 5 euros are alms from Germany.
This usa welle
This is the reason why the EU needs England back. A Coalition Armies of France, England can easily defeat Russian. Don't count on the US for military support. Just look at Canada, who decouple Oil economy from the US from threat of annex Canada like how Russian do it to Ukraine.
you will first thoroughly understand the cause of the conflict.
It is like red alert the game it is a reality now!
That’s not what I heard on Reddit in Europe they said fucc us we don’t need the USA so like Captain Planet your wish is our command good luck with your endeavors
So, reddit is your source...that's very...American
@ it’s not my source I just think it’s funny so is RUclips I’m just laughing at you cause it’s funny especially Canada Reddit they saying they boycotting American 🇺🇸 stuff but you still on RUclips and Reddit 🤣
Come on Germany l, be the guide of Europe!
TO MUCH CLIMETCHANGE😂😂 BROKE?
.....And Putin knows that....!
Probably from helmet company owns by their friends....that the things was...if stick... probably they will give a stick...X
After two lost, devastating world wars you are asking why? We were indoctrinated after WW2 never go down that road again, now you are saying to us; why not?The political stuation is rather hotting up, having a strong military and a rightwing government is asking for trouble.
*Germany should concentrate on removal of poverty, job creation, inflation & social justice rather than wasting money on defense*
I wish the word was still like that. Unfortunately it's changing fast. Step up Germany please - and so you know I'm British.
World
Maybe is time for an EU Army Command, all costs would be shared by all state members. .
bro Russia is just a gasstation
why do Europeans only talk about the war?and not about the world?
You do realize that this short clip does not reflect the entire spectrum of European topics, right? Right?
I dont want to be sexist, but why does a bunch of women discussing defense matters? You have nothing to do with the military, literally noone in this report do, including the reporter.
Why couldn't women discuss defense?
I’m from the USA - it’s not that we’re paying too much. It’s that Europe’s soft leadership isn’t spending hardly anything and have no troops. Europeans are tough and great people their govt’s are soft and focused on trans and bringing in illegal immigrants rather than protecting themselves
Like chess, Germany needs newer perspectives and newer strategies in foreign policies. It's future lies in AfD's view of Germany as a leader in a greater new Eurasia
Yeah, the "Weidel-Putin-Pakt"
What could possibly go wrong? 🤦🏼♂️
Given that Germany has turned to Australia to help build its armour, there’s obviously a deficiency in its military industrial capacity.
That's not what happened. German industry made commitments towards Australia by establishing industry there to win the Australian Land 400 programme, but in the end Korean Hanwah won the deal. Now that defense requirements have increased in europe, germany decided to use the existing capacities in Australia even without Rheinmetall winning the Aussi contract.
@ Ah no. Rheinmetall entered into a joint venture with Australia to build 219 Boxers. That contract is over, which leaves the factory free to export to Germany (or anywhere else) to help it rearm.
You find German weapons on all major battlefields in the world, often on both sides.
@ Yes, in Australia most parks have something made by Krupp cemented in them since 1919.
@@seanlander9321 Rheinmetall is also working in the UK with BAE Systems regarding the production of the Boxer and in time the RCH155
I can't help but wonder if we're better off with an individually strong Germany, Poland, France, and UK.
Seems like combining different forces with different languages and different equipment is not going to be effective.
When you say "different equipment," are you ignoring the efforts to align? Such as in ammunition.
Your idea is music to Putin's ears, to fragment the NATO alliance in Europe.
So your point is that the rest of the NATO countries in the east should go behind the iron curtain again? You are aware that other NATO countries have military equipment that is NATO standard?
@@burns281981 many of them are using different jets, different tanks, different artillery. different fuel types... different logistical support needs, etc.... air defense systems..
@BruceBalistreri only the Americans "use a different fuel type."
You spoke directly around the point I brought up. What about the alignment efforts on the ammunition? That seemed smart.
@@burns281981 you seem like you just want to argue.. but it takes 2 to tango. have fun
Germany is down, maybe Afd could save it 🤔
Germany+Great Br.+Poland
Europe wasn't a threat to anyone until it combined to help US and NATO influence move further and further eastwards.
Drang nach Osten,what always
None moved East, the East moved West because it wanted to be in an alliance with other free and democratic countries and not be forced into a Russian kleptocracy by military threats. Russia had the same option but Putin wants his Great Power fantasies realized so he rather prefers Russia to decline into tyranny.
Which country started first two world wars, anyone remember.
Austria started the first. An Austrian the second
1 Germany, the 2., and? US was the blueprint for AH, Jim rCow laws
Ww1 and Ww2 were one and the same war fought by another generation. Caused by disrespect and friction. Just like we have going on now.
WW2 started with Germany invading Poland from the west on 1st September, 1939. Russia invaded Poland from the east on 17th September, 1939.... then went on to annex parts of Finland & Romania + all of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Molotov-Ribbentrop pact.
NATO is moving towards Russia but claim that Russia is moving towards them.....😅😅😅
Typical bot. NATO is pacifist
u know history right?
Former members of the Russian empire wished to remain independent so they joined NATO. Who can blame them?
Countries feeling threatened wan't to join a defensive alliance, yeez why would they feel threatened.... it's not like there is a history there...
Russia's aggressive foreign policy and autoritarian regime is very good reason why its neighbouring countries have wanted to join NATO. Putin seems to miss the times of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact.
Germany is nothing but joke
BRUSSEL??
Nope...never...X probably
Ukraine, Poland and the Baltics I'd guess.
Russia is too weak
Sweden
YEEEEEES TRUMP GOOD??
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The UK and France have been Europes leading military powers since ww2
Leading? 😂 forgot the joke in red sea already?
Both off them are frends to??
Ger many needs to shake off the past and man up.
Rutte is Russofobic ??!
Russia is waging a war on a European country, its simple realism.
is the real reason why Taurus didn't is provided
its not working ?
Of course not, Taurus is not provided because Olaf Scholz knows that around 60% of Germans are afraid of an escalation, he is trying to play the level-headed pacifist in order to get more votes in the upcoming election, sad but true. He is not doing what is necessary just to stay in power. Unfortunately, he is not a leader either, he is more likely to increase the fear in the population so that his tactics work.
Is someone attacking you? 😂
Someone want to have former DDR🤣
@Dani-mw2ws What does DDR mean?
@@Dani-mw2ws Do they remember the Stasi (the East German secret service)?
Uhm yes... Keep up.
@@olga66
East Germany, the Germans who lived under Russkiy Mir are used to waiting 25 years for a new Lada or Trabant
And why should the Germans lead alongside the brave English?
Because it’s the industrial and economic heart of the EU. Easy answer
Because we are allies now? We are equal and together very strong!
@: You live in an illusion, the whole of NATO is one big nothing, remember, no one wants to die for ideals anymore, everyone wants a nice and comfortable life.
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This part very hilarious:
NPC: -Sir, if we don't pay and we're attacked by Russia
Will you protect us?
Trump: - No, I would not protect you....
You gotta pay 😂
Yes they have to pay their bills.
But we don't want to pay our bills with even more debt like the USA. That would not be good for future generations. At least that's what many in our country think. I personally believe we must and we should spend more money on our military and do so permanently. However, not everyone in Europe really likes this, for understandable reasons.
@@Quinni1980it’s understandable but risking sovereignty seems too risky
is this still paid by USAID?
Any more silly questions? You do realise that Germany pays the US for tbe troops on its soil?
Don’t be silly the US leads Europes defense
read some stats.
2:41 I love how Zelensky has adopted Putin's characteristic walk.
Poland has a no-joke military.
if russia comes for Europe yall wont need tanks and troops it will be missiles. so stop wasting money on ground troops and ground vehicles
That part…they are SHOWING they will FLATTEN Europe as a whole like Ukraine