Carsten Breuer

Carsten Breuer

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Carsten Breuer is the General Inspector of the Bundeswehr, known for his pragmatic approach to national security. He has been vocal about the increasing military threats posed by Russia, urging both the business sector and policymakers to recognize the potential implications of a larger armed conflict in Europe. Breuer emphasizes the importance of addressing the hybrid warfare strategies employed by Russia and advocates for a more integrated approach to internal and external security.

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General Carsten Breuer, head of the Bundeswehr, diplomatically stated that China missed an opportunity for real dialogue.

Asia fără America? | adevarul.ro
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-02
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Carsten Breuer indicated that Berlin and its NATO allies face a real threat from Russia.

Vokietijos Baltijos jūros pakrantėje surengtos NATO pratybos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-02-19
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Carsten Breuer is the German military leader who, alongside Richard Knighton, called for societies to prepare for possible conflict.

Briti ja Saksamaa sõjaväejuhid kutsuvad ühiskondi võimalikuks sõjaks valmistuma
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-16
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Richard Knighton
Richard Knighton

Carsten Breuer is the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr.

‘Intenciones de Moscú van más allá de Ucrania’
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-16
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Gen Carsten Breuer, his German counterpart, warned that 'we cannot be complacent' about the Russian threat.

Britain ‘needs to go faster’ on defence spending, Starmer says | Defence policy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16
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Carsten Breuer, the head of defense in Germany, emphasized the need for a major change in Europe's defense and security.

LIVE TEXT/ Apărarea antiaeriană a Ucrainei ar fi doborât două rachete Zircon și peste 50 de drone. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1454 – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-16
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Germany’s chief of defense, Gen. Carsten Breuer, warned about the increased risk from Russia's military buildup.

German, British defense chiefs warn public that Russia looking beyond Ukraine, say Europe must rearm
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-16
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Gen Carsten Breuer is Germany’s chief of defence supporting the call for increased military readiness against Russia.

Top British and German military chiefs press ‘moral’ case for rearmament | Defence policy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
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Carsten Breuer is the highest military officer in Germany preparing the armed forces for potential conflict with Russia.

Generalul care pregătește Germania pentru un război cu Rusia: „Avem nevoie de o nouă mentalitate”
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-13
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Carsten Breuer is a top general in Germany overseeing military preparations in Klaipėda.

Saksa kindral valmistab oma riiki sõjaks – ja kell tiksub
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-13
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Carsten Breuer, the Bundeswehr chief, addressed the allegations of a right-wing extremist network within the regiment.

Was wirklich in Zweibrücken geschah
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-28
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Carsten Breuer is the General Inspector of the Bundeswehr who addresses issues of violence and discrimination within the military.

Bundeswehr-Skandal und Kritik an Pistorius: „Wo ist eigentlich der Herr Minister?“ - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-14
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Germany’s chief of defence General Carsten Breuer told the BBC that members of the Western alliance NATO need to prepare for a possible attack from Moscow within the next four years.

Plan to boost military reserves would focus on emergency relief, Defence Minister says
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-11
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Germany’s chief of defense, Gen. Carsten Breuer, said NATO should prepare for a possible Russian attack.

Germany wants to build Europe’s strongest army – a new conscription bill is moving that closer
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-23
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Carsten Breuer called for learning the right lessons from the two world wars during a wreath-laying ceremony.

Bundestag: Italiens Präsident wirbt für den "europäischen Traum" - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-17
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Carsten Breuer called for learning the right lessons from the two world wars during a wreath-laying ceremony.

Bundestag: Italiens Präsident wirbt für den "europäischen Traum" - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-16
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Gen Carsten Breuer warned that the Western Nato alliance had to prepare for a possible Russian attack within four years.

Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbers
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14
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Carsten Breuer emphasized the importance of conscripting the entire cohort for military readiness.

Deutschland: Bundestag sichert Finanzierung des Deutschlandtickets bis 2030 - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-07
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The German defense chief Carsten Breuer warns that Russia must never assume it can win a war against NATO.

Russland kan angripe Nato-territorium når som helst, advarer tysk general
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-11-07
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Carsten Breuer emphasized the importance of conscripting the entire cohort for military readiness.

Deutschland: "Bordell Europas" – Warken will neue Regeln für Sexarbeit - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-06
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Carsten Breuer, the General Inspector of the Bundeswehr, opposes a random conscription process.

Generalinspekteur Carsten Breuer lehnt Losverfahren ab
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-04
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Boris Pistorius

Carsten Breuer praised Bernhard Felmberg as a 'man of action' and a 'beacon' for the Bundeswehr.

Jutarnji list - Njemačka vojska se priprema za rat, svi pričaju o riječima jednog čovjeka: 'Možemo računati na 500-600 žrtava dnevno...'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-09-08
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Carsten Breuer stated that Germany is taking international responsibility and acting as a reliable NATO supply center.

Neslūgstant įtampai su Rusija, Vokietija vadovauja karinėms pratyboms Baltijos jūros regione
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-09-04
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General Carsten Breuer warned that NATO must be prepared for a Russian attack in the next four years.

Poate face față NATO forțelor reunite ale Chinei, Rusiei și Coreei de Nord?
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-09-04
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Carsten Breuer, the Chief of the German General Staff, commented on Russia's Zapad 2025 exercise.

Rusya'nın hamlesi Avrupa'yı alarma geçirdi: Almanya teyakkuzda! Fransa'da hastanelere savaşa hazırlık emri
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-09-02
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Carsten Breuer highlighted the special sensitivity of the exercise due to its overlap with joint strategic maneuvers of Russia and Belarus.

V Baltskom mori sa začali manévre Quadriga s účasťou 14 krajín NATO
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-09-02
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The head of the German armed forces, General Carsten Breuer, expressed concerns about the Russian military exercise 'West 2025' in Belarus.

Autoritățile franceze au ordonat spitalelor să fie pregătite, până anul viitor, pentru un posibil conflict militar major în Europa
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-09-01
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