politics
February 2, 2026
German defense chief gives pep talk on ‘happy farts’
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has urged compatriots to “stand up for democracy” and to grin and bear costly support for Ukraine
TL;DR
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius urged citizens to 'stand up for democracy' at home and abroad.
- He labeled the AfD party and its voters as 'enemies of democracy'.
- Pistorius insisted that costly support for Ukraine must continue.
- He quoted Martin Luther to emphasize a positive mindset shaping outcomes.
- Germany is Ukraine's top backer within the EU, providing over €40 billion since February 2022.
- Germany's economy has experienced recession and stagnation.
- The country is projected to have its largest budget deficit since reunification.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused modern Germany of transforming into a 'Fourth Reich'.
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