NATO general urges 'rethink' of deterrence at Berlin security talks
Nov 19, 2025
Berlin [Germany], November 19: NATO General Ingo Gerhartz called on Germany to step up its efforts to deter possible future attacks, at the start of a two-day conference in Berlin focused on strengthening Europe's defence.
"Our main challenge is deterrence, and deterrence today and against all types of oppression," the German general said.
In order to successfully fend off and prevent threats and an increasing number of hybrid attacks, a fundamental reform of procurement, the rapid implementation of the new German military service law and a strengthening of defence preparedness throughout society are indispensable, said Gerhartz at the start of the Berlin Security Conference.
"To transform pure investments into deterrence, institutions need to change, processes must be adapted, and most important, our whole society must come on board," he said. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
