German-Polish Consultations Reaffirm Unity Against Russian and Belarusian Hybrid Threats
BERLIN, GERMANY / WARSAW, POLAND — December 2, 2025
German-Polish Intergovernmental Consultations: Berlin and Warsaw Reaffirm Unity Against Escalating Russian and Belarusian Hybrid Threats
In a powerful display of European and NATO unity, the German-Polish Intergovernmental Consultations concluded today in Berlin, Germany, with the two nations issuing a joint declaration that firmly reiterates their commitment to collective security in the face of rapidly escalating Russian and Belarusian hybrid threats.
The high-level meeting, involving the German Chancellor and the Polish Prime Minister along with multiple cabinet ministers, focused intensely on two critical areas:
tightening economic pressure on Moscow and, crucially, reinforcing and defending the European Union’s eastern border against strategic, state-sponsored destabilization attempts, including the “weaponization of migration.”
The bilateral meeting is considered the most significant between the two NATO neighbours in years, signaling a deep and necessary alignment on European security policy following periods of friction.
The joint statement explicitly condemned the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and the Belarusian regime’s direct cooperation with Moscow.
Furthermore, Germany committed to a major new initiative to boost military cooperation to safeguard Poland’s air space, including the permanent deployment of German air defence assets and personnel near the eastern flank.
This coordinated effort is designed to send an unmistakable signal of resolve to Moscow, emphasizing that any breach of the EU or NATO border will be met with a unified and decisive response.
Headline Points
Unified Front:
German and Polish leaders issued a joint declaration in Berlin reaffirming their commitment to EU and NATO solidarity against current security challenges.
Focus on Hybrid Threats:
The primary concern addressed was the strategic “weaponization of migration” and cyber warfare orchestrated by the Russian and Belarusian regimes along the eastern border.
Security Cooperation:
Germany committed to substantially increasing its military cooperation with Poland, including the permanent deployment of air defence systems to secure Polish airspace.
Sanctions Intensified:
Both nations agreed to advocate for a new, more robust package of EU sanctions targeting Russian entities supporting the war effort and Belarusian officials involved in border destabilization.
Infrastructure Resilience:
The consultations also focused on joint investments in critical energy and transport infrastructure across the border, specifically to enhance regional resilience against sabotage.
The Hybrid Warfare Challenge
The most immediate security challenge addressed by Berlin and Warsaw is the continuous deployment of migrants by the Belarusian regime towards the Polish border.
Both nations unequivocally categorized this tactic as an act of hybrid warfare designed to exploit social divisions, drain resources, and undermine the Schengen Agreement’s free movement principles.
The joint declaration includes a mutual commitment to support Polish border guards and intelligence services with advanced German surveillance technology and specialized personnel to better manage and document the border situation.
The leaders also agreed to intensify collaboration in cybersecurity. With vital energy and transport infrastructure increasingly under threat from state-sponsored hacking groups, the two countries will create a joint cybersecurity task force to share real-time threat intelligence and coordinate defensive responses against coordinated digital attacks emanating from the East.
Deepening Military Integration
Central to the Consultations was the commitment to deepening military ties. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk thanked Germany for its ongoing support but pushed for a more permanent military presence.
The resulting agreement includes a commitment from Berlin to rotate German air defence assets—potentially including Patriot missile batteries and Eurofighter squadrons—on a long-term basis near Poland’s border with Belarus and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.
This commitment goes beyond earlier temporary deployments and signals a significant, long-term shift in Germany’s defence posture toward the East.
Furthermore, the nations agreed to streamline procurement processes for military hardware, focusing on interoperability within NATO standards.
This includes potentially joint purchases of armoured vehicles and further integration of their respective naval capabilities in the Baltic Sea, reinforcing NATO’s northern flank defence strategies.
The UK and London’s Strategic Support
London, UK, CJ Global Newspaper:
The deepening strategic alignment between Germany and Poland is viewed in London, UK, as a crucial stabilizing development for the entire NATO alliance.
The UK has consistently advocated for a robust defence of NATO’s eastern border and sees this increased German-Polish cooperation as essential to effective deterrence.
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have issued statements welcoming the joint commitment to confronting Russian and Belarusian hybrid threats.
The commitment to deploy permanent German air defence assets to Poland is of particular interest to the UK.
London, which has been a staunch provider of military support to Ukraine, views this bilateral cooperation as an important example of burden-sharing within the alliance.
British foreign policy analysts in London stress that the UK should work closely with the new German-Polish task force, specifically by sharing advanced intelligence on Russian hybrid warfare tactics learned through its close involvement in the Ukrainian conflict.
The prevailing view in London is that a united, well-defended eastern flank is non-negotiable for European security, and the UK stands ready to provide further practical support to both key allies.
