Former Defense Commissioners Push for Pistorius to Retain Minister Role

Three former Bundestag defense commissioners urge SPD leadership to secure Boris Pistorius's continuation as defense minister in coalition talks with the CDU/CSU.

• Three former SPD-appointed Bundestag defense commissioners advocate for Boris Pistorius to remain Germany's defense minister, citing his leadership during a time of geopolitical tension.
• Reinhold Robbe, Hans-Peter Bartels, and Willfried Penner argue Pistorius's popularity and expertise are critical for national security and Bundeswehr stability.
• The SPD is urged to make Pistorius's reappointment a non-negotiable condition in coalition discussions with the CDU/CSU, breaking the tradition of the chancellor's party holding the defense ministry.
• Pistorius, a highly regarded figure in German politics, has consistently ranked as one of the country's most popular politicians and was even considered for the SPD's chancellor candidacy before deferring to Olaf Scholz.
• The coalition negotiations between the SPD and CDU/CSU come as Germany faces rising defense challenges, including war in Europe and shifting global alliances.

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