PoliticsGermanyPistorius: 'We must strengthen our ability to defend'01:24This browser does not support the video element.PoliticsGermanyPhil Gayle11/12/2025November 12, 2025Debate continues in Germany's parliament about the sort of military service the country will introduce to boost troop numbers to the required levels. Speaking in the Bundestag, Defense Minister Pistorius had this to say.Copy linkAdvertisement