Germany agrees to buy Tomahawk missiles as part of post-Zeitenwende buildup
The segment discusses Germany's decision to purchase and station US Tomahawk cruise missiles on its territory under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It frames this as part of a broader post-2022 Zeitenwende shift in German defense policy, including increased spending and a new national defense strategy. It covers the shift from planned US deployments, public support mixed with protests especially in eastern Germany, concerns from neighbors like Poland, the 2029 readiness target against potential Russian aggression, Russian sensitivities rooted in WWII history, and the role of the AfD party which polls strongly.
Source: The Sun
