Germany-Poland defense pact strengthens Europe’s eastern flank

Germany and Poland signed a new defense agreement to deepen European military cooperation amid Russia tensions and a wavering U.S. presence, outlining plans to protect the Baltic Sea region, boost military mobility and infrastructure, cyber defense and new technologies. Poland’s role as Ukraine’s logistics hub and its growing economy and defence investment have elevated its standing, with Warsaw insisting it must be part of regional security decisions. The deal signals a shift in Europe’s balance of power as Germany seeks a stronger conventional force and Poland cements its role within NATO’s eastern flank.