On the recordJune 14, 2026
For more than 25 years, we all lived in a reality in which we believed there was no threat.
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Boris Pistorius
Social Democratic Party of Germany
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cbc.caFor more than 25 years, we all lived in a reality in which we believed there was no threat.
Reflecting on Germany's past defense posture.
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