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Boris Pistorius (German pronunciation: [ˈbɔʁɪs pɪsˈtoːʁiʊs]; born 14 March 1960) is a German lawyer and politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) who has been serving as the Federal Minister of Defence in the cabinet of Chancellor Olaf Scholz since 19 January 2023.
Feb 21, 2024 · A ruddy-faced veteran of local politics in the flat north-western state of Lower Saxony, he can sound gruff and dismissive. His party, the Social Democrats, has suffered a steep drop in...
In his role as Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius exercises several important functions at the same time. Not only is he a member of the federal government's cabinet, he is also the highest‑ranking superior of all soldiers as well as the commander in chief of the armed forces in peacetime.
Jan 17, 2023 · When US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin travels to Berlin on Jan. 19, he’ll meet for the first time with his new German counterpart, Boris Pistorius. Chancellor Olaf Scholz nominated...
Jan 18, 2023 · Boris Pistorius, the new defense minister, is seen as a skilled politician but, entering a world stage on which Ukraine is at war, he may pose a risk for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Boris Pistorius has been Federal Minister of Defence since January 19, 2023. Before from 2013 on, he was Minister of the Interior and Sport in Lower Saxony. From 2006 until 2013, he was lord mayor of Osnabrück city.
Jun 28, 2023 · The defense minister, Boris Pistorius, laid out plans for Germany to increase its arms deliveries and take a more robust role in both the Indo-Pacific region and in military leadership in...
