Dispute over Taurus delivery: Pistorius rails against Ukraine supporters. Experts see room for improvement in the Bundeswehr.

But the federal government is pumping a special fund into the military. In view of growing threat of war on NATO's eastern flank, they are calling for more speed. “Anyone who purses their mouths must whistle,” warned Union faction vice-president Johann Wadephul (CDU). “If you are serious about Ukraine, then it must be decided here in the German Bundestag.”