Is Berlin on the path to becoming a major military power? | DW Business

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Published 2024-02-15
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany has been undergoing a period of intense soul searching as it re-evaluates its responsibility in the area of defense. In a groundbreaking address to parliament just days after the invasion began, Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared a "watershed moment" - marking a fundamental shift in how Germany sees its role in the world. DW Business speaks to defense analyst Katarina Engberg, who formerly served as Sweden's representative to NATO and the European Union.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Andre_XX
    It is always a big mistake to assume the world is a warm and fuzzy place.
  • @JDurand888
    Yea become a military power. Europe deserves powerful countries who take care of the common wealth and security of this continent.
  • @SwE3xHD
    Bring in this analyst more often for these kinds of topics! Very satisfied with how clear and articulate she is!
  • Ms Katarina Enberg is an absolute BEAST. She answers every question with rigorously thought out answers, and is never afraid to say what she means to say. DW, you have been interviewing many experts who have shown themselves to be rock solid. Please have Ms Katarina Enberg on your shows more often. She is THE SHJT.❤ EDIT: Ms Enberg is the first expert I have seen that is willing to openly discuss how the UK and France are the only two real nuclear powers to face off with Russia
  • @Trin978
    Germany is like the Hulk of Europe. Either it's on full pacifist mode or full hulk smash.
  • @prismpyre7653
    Have some faith in yourself, Germans-- you are not the same nation you were a century ago. It is admirable that you have always maintained a minimal military posture until now, out of fear of reverting to your old ways of martial culture and territorial expansion and national (and/or ethnic) chauvinism. You still have lots of room to improve like we all do, but today if anything I think it is fair to say that Germany is a MUCH more democratic nation than the USA is. And we are the ones who should fear being controlled by our military complex-- you actually arrested the fascists in your military like sane rational people. My point is- you have grown and matured as a society and while you must remain ever-vigilant you should not be so fearful of yourselves, so long as you continue to maintain a robust democratic system and actually protect and enforce your constitutional laws and norms as you do.
  • From Portugal 🇵🇹 I hope so. For the benefit of all of us. 👏👏👏
  • Brilliant guest I am from UK but I am European and we must fight for our freedoms and peace
  • Germany needs to streamline their bureaucracy if they're going to get anything like an effective military.
  • @LeafsIn2024
    An excellent, insightful, and educational interview. I learned A LOT! Thank you!!! 🇨🇦
  • It’s great that the interviewer left a lot of time for her to explain. Good decision!
  • @XerxesZangeneh
    Germany, France, and Italy should share the responsibility of leading European defense. Everyone should contribute but leadership must be demonstrated by Europe’s big 3
  • @AlfredJPLin
    Germany has reborn from past lessons after WWII. Germans shouldn’t keep silent & should have confidence that Germany definitely can play a positive role in the world.
  • @AldrianCG
    Somehow, i felt like there is a missing “again” on the title.
  • @cas7384
    An excellent interview, thank you.
  • @Tulpen23
    Very informative and clearly presented - thank you to both of you! Please have this expert on more offen!
  • @1000foxtrot
    Very very interesting ..... I am glad I watched from beginning to the end