Would you go to war for Germany?

In a bold editorial, the German magazine Stern posed a direct question to its readers: “Would you go to war for Germany?” The publication went on to stress that while war is not inevitable, "we must prepare for it now."

The statement reflects mounting concerns within Germany and across Europe over Russia’s military posture and NATO’s defense commitments. As tensions in Eastern Europe remain high, discussions about military preparedness are gaining traction in German political and public discours.