Is Germany Changing Its Strategic Thinking? New Security Council Explained

The German government, facing rising tensions from Russia, China, Iran, and other actors, has approved a National Security Council (NSC) under Chancellor Merz’s new strategy to streamline security policy and crisis decisions. 

In this episode of Deutsche Welle’s ​“Berlin Briefing,” GPPi’s Sarah Bressan discusses the NSC’s role with Marcus Pindur (German public radio) and DW’s Nina Haase.

This interview was first aired by DW, on August 29, 2025.