German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's administration has received cabinet approval to extend its military engagement in three significant international missions: the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), and the European Union mission EUFOR Althea in the western Balkans. Government spokesman Stefan Kornelius highlighted that this decision underscores Germany's commitment to peace and stability. The Bundestag, Germany's lower house of Parliament, must approve the measure, which entails deploying 400 troops to Kosovo, up to 50 to Bosnia, and 300 to the UNIFIL mission, active since 1978.
Germany's government is reinforcing its commitment to international stability, extending its military missions across Lebanon, Kosovo, and the western Balkans despite needing parliamentary approval.
"By continuing its participation in these missions, the German government is emphasizing its ongoing commitment to peace and stability," stated government spokesman Stefan Kornelius.
The extension includes a maximum deployment of 400 troops to Kosovo, up to 50 for EUFOR Althea, and 300 for the UNIFIL mission that monitors Israel and Lebanon.
Germany's Bundestag will have the final say on these military extensions, which showcase the country's active role in international security operations.
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