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Boris Pistorius: For more than 25 years, we all lived in a reality in which we believed there was no threat.

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
Source
cbc.ca

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on Germany's past defense posture.

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