- Germany and Poland are signing a new defense agreement to deepen military cooperation—covering Baltic Sea defense, mobility, cyber and new technologies—amid tensions with Russia and possible U.S. drawdown in Europe.
- The deal reflects a pragmatic rapprochement since 2022: Poland has become a key partner (logistics hub for Ukraine) with a growing economy and bigger defense spending, and Germany wants Poland as an equal security partner.
- Political sensitivities remain—Warsaw refuses a political mutual‑defense treaty with Berlin, and historical reparations and upcoming elections could reignite tensions.
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