Abstract Germany’s security policy has undergone significant shifts since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, marked by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s declaration of a Zeitenwende – an epochal turning point – that committed the country to increased defense spending, modernization of the Bundeswehr, and a reassessment of energy dependencies. This transformation continued under Chancellor … Leggi tutto Germany’s Zeitenwende: From Scholz’s Declaration to Merz’s Military Service Reform – Evolution and Constraints in European Security Leadership