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German defence minister calls for predictable U.S. partnership

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Posted on February 14, 2026

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MUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called for a predictable and reliable partnership between the United States and its European partners, which he said had to build up

German Defence Minister Advocates for Reliable U.S. Partnership

U.S.-Europe Defence Relations

MUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius called for a predictable and reliable partnership between the United States and its European partners, which he said had to build up their hard defence capacity.

Response to U.S. Criticism

Responding to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks earlier on Saturday, which criticised many aspects of what the international system had become, Pistorius agreed that institutions needed reform but said the answer could not be for a state to try to go it alone.

Need for Institutional Reform

(Reporting by Sabine Siebold; editing by James Mackenzie)

Key Takeaways

  • German Defence Minister seeks reliable U.S.-Europe partnership.
  • Emphasis on building hard defence capacity in Europe.
  • Response to U.S. criticism of international institutions.
  • Call for institutional reform without isolationism.
  • Importance of transatlantic defence relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is institutional reform?
Institutional reform involves changes to the structures and processes of institutions to improve their effectiveness, accountability, and responsiveness.
What is hard defence capacity?
Hard defence capacity refers to the military capabilities and resources that a nation possesses to protect itself and respond to threats.

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