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Defense Ministry Structure: Growing Power for Hilmer

The German Defense Ministry is once again working on a new internal structure. Initial insights indicate that one man, in particular, is gaining influence. Critics are once again warning about the risk of increased bureaucracy.

18. July 2025
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and State Secretary Nils Hilmer at a press conference on the structural reform of the armed forces last year. (picture alliance / Metodi Popow | M. Popow)

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Last updated: 24. July 2025