The German parliament is not required to be involved in the decision regarding the stationing of long-range US weapons systems in Germany, according to the Bundestag’s scientific service. In a recent briefing, it was explained that the planned deployment in 2026 should “occur within the framework of the NATO alliance system.” The legal basis for the German government to grant its approval without further involvement of the legislative power would be the NATO treaty and the agreement which regulates the legal status of foreign armed forces stationed in Germany, along with the associated approva…