EU launches naval operation in the Red Sea. Germany wants to take part in the operation with the frigate “Hessen” The warship with around 240 soldiers on board was sent from Wilhelmshaven to the Mediterranean on February 8th.
The mandate for the operation is to be decided by the Bundestag this Friday. Pro-active attacks on Houthi positions following the example of the USA and Great Britain are not planned. Safeguards must be carried out “in full respect of international law, including principles of necessity and proportionality”