Germany’s military power is on the rise. This time it must be firmly embedded in Europe (opens in new tab)

As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens Nato, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continentAs we mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe this Friday, 8 May, it’s clear that Germany will again soon be the leading European military power.Already next year its defence spending will be as much as that of France and Britain combined – and it is projected to be significantly larger by 2030. The German government’s declared goal is to ha...