German General Carsten Breuer Elected to Lead NATO Military Committee

In September 2026, German General Carsten Breuer was elected as the new chair of NATO's Military Committee during a meeting in Copenhagen. Breuer, who serves as Germany's Chief of Defense, will take over the top military advisory role within the alliance.

The Military Committee is NATO's highest military authority, responsible for providing military advice to the North Atlantic Council. Breuer's election places a German officer at the head of this key committee for the first time in years.