And all it took was a terror attack in France.
Via NY Times:
German lawmakers on Friday overwhelming approved a broad non-combat mission to aid the coalition fight against the so-called Islamic State, including reconnaissance jets and a frigate, following a call from France for support following last month’s attacks in Paris.
The $145 million mission will see two Tornado reconnaissance planes sent to Turkey’s Incirlik base as early as next week as part of a plan crafted by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet earlier this week. The frigate is already en route to join French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.