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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...
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 is a member of the German government and the commander in chief of the armed forces in peacetime. He is responsible for the entire civilian staff of the Bundeswehr and the ministry, and can make decisions on all issues concerning the armed forces.
Jan 17, 2023 · Chancellor Olaf Scholz nominated Pistorius on Tuesday as the successor to Christine Lambrecht, who resigned from her post the day before following a series of missteps.
Mar 26, 2023 · Boris Pistorius, centre, German minister of defence, stands with Lieutenant General Martin Schelleis, left, on a Leopard 2 driving school tank © Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa.
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...
