Germany launches biggest military build-up since WWII as Russia threatens Europe

Germany is getting Tomahawk missiles. What does this mean for Europe? In a major defence shift, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a deal with the United States to purchase and station American-made Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. The agreement on these long-range weapons - capable of striking targets deep inside enemy territory - was finalised on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Katja Hoyer, German-British historian and author of Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe, breaks down the historic and geopolitical weight of this decision. 0:00 - Germany Decides to Buy Tomahawk Missiles 1:07 - A New Dimension in German Defence Capability 1:26 - The "Zeitenwende" and Shifting Military Strategy 2:29 - Rebuilding Allied Trust: From WWII to the Cold War Era 3:42 - Public Opinion: From Broomstick Training to Higher Spending 4:24 - Internal Protests and Regional Pacifism (East vs. West) 5:20 - Historical Friction: Reactions from Poland and European Neighbours 7:01 - Target 2029: Wargaming and Preparing for the Russian Threat 8:34 - The Russian Perspective: Historical Trauma and Deterrence 10:40 - Economic Powerhouse: Leveraging the German Arms Industry 11:28 - Political Conflict: The Far-Right AfD's Fractured Stance on Russia The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #russia #germany #nato