Germany to deploy brigade to Lithuania by 2027

Germany has announced plans to fully staff a brigade in Lithuania with 5,000 volunteer soldiers by 2027. The 45th Brigade's deployment is intended to bolster the security of the Baltic states and Europe as a whole. Daniel Günther, Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, expressed optimism about the preparations, stating the brigade will be ready to assist. The move represents a significant long-term NATO commitment to forward defense in the region.