Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal

German politicians approved, with some changes, a massive drone deal, despite concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has arrived in China. DW has the latest.

25 Feb, 17:13 — 25 Feb, 17:31

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Why this matters

This story signifies a potentially rapid and significant shift in German defense policy, particularly with the acquisition of advanced drone technology like "Kamikazedrohnen." It reflects Germany's evolving stance on military procurement and could have implications for its international partnerships and security posture.

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Both FAZ and DW report on the German Bundestag passing a major drone deal. While DW provides a neutral account, mentioning concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement and some changes to the deal, FAZ emphasizes the speed of the decision and the specific type of "Kamikaze drones" involved, highlighting its significance for German defense policy.

Coverage matrix

	faz	DW
Concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement in the deal.
The deal was passed in "record time" and involves "Kamikazedrohnen."
The drone deal was approved with "some changes."
Chancellor Merz has arrived in China.

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What sources agree on

The German Bundestag has passed a major drone deal.
The deal involves the procurement of drones.

Where they diverge

The specific nature and implications of the drone deal

faz

Frames it as a significant step in German defense policy, emphasizing the "record time" for approval and the acquisition of "Kamikazedrohnen."

Frames it as a massive drone deal approved with "some changes," noting concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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The Bundestag has passed a major drone deal.

agreed·fazDW

The deal was passed in record time.

unverified·faz

The deal involves "Kamikazedrohnen."

unverified·faz

There are concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement in the deal.

Coverage gaps

Concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement in the deal.

ReportedDW

Missingfaz

The deal was passed in "record time" and involves "Kamikazedrohnen."

Reportedfaz

MissingDW

The drone deal was approved with "some changes."

ReportedDW

Missingfaz

Chancellor Merz has arrived in China.

ReportedDW

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Beschaffung von Drohnen: Das ist kein Kamikaze