German Bundestag tackles defence, health, and Ukraine solidarity in packed session

From military upgrades to media accountability, lawmakers face pressing issues. Will the debates shift Germany's policy direction on defence and Ukraine?

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2026 March 13 . 9:05 PM

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The image shows a large building with a lot of windows on the side of it, surrounded by street... — The image shows a large building with a lot of windows on the side of it, surrounded by street poles, street lights, sign boards, motor vehicles on the road, persons standing on the footpath, flags to the poles, grills, trees and a sky with clouds in the background. This building is the Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, which is set to be re-elected.

Pistorius and Warken Face Questions in the Bundestag - German Bundestag tackles defence, health, and Ukraine solidarity in packed session

The German Bundestag has scheduled a busy session for Wednesday, with debates and government questioning on key issues. Lawmakers will first question Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Health Minister Nina Warken before moving to urgent discussions on public broadcasting and Ukraine solidarity.

The day's proceedings begin at 2 p.m. with a 100-minute question session. Lawmakers will focus on two major areas: Pistorius's plans for modernising the Bundeswehr and Warken's reforms in health insurance and long-term care.

At 4:25 p.m., an urgent debate will take place on *'Serious errors in public broadcasting reporting'* after a request from the AfD parliamentary group. The exact number of AfD members backing the motion remains unclear. Later, at 5:30 p.m., the Bundestag will debate a coalition motion marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The discussion will reaffirm Germany's support for Kyiv. The session concludes at 6:40 p.m. with the first reading of a draft bill aimed at preventing the abuse of paternity acknowledgments. The proposal is part of the coalition's legislative agenda.

Wednesday's Bundestag session covers defence, health, media accountability, and international solidarity. The debates will address ongoing reforms, legislative changes, and Germany's stance on Ukraine. Lawmakers are set to examine both domestic and foreign policy challenges.