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Otte Elected as New German Armed Forces Commissioner

CDU politician Henning Otte was elected as Germany's new parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces with 391 votes, succeeding Eva Högl (SPD); his appointment reflects a shift toward strengthening the Bundeswehr.

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German Military Study Reveals Low Right-Wing Extremism, but High Misogyny and Xenophobia

A German military study found that less than 1% of soldiers hold consistently right-wing extremist views, but concerningly, 6.4% exhibit misogynistic attitudes and 3.5% xenophobic attitudes, prompting continued efforts to combat extremism within the Bundeswehr.

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German Military Study Reveals Low but Persistent Extremism

A German military study found that 0.4% of soldiers hold consistently right-wing extremist views, significantly less than the general population (5.4%), but concerning levels of chovinism (6.4%) and xenophobia (3.5%) remain.

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Germany to Build EU's Strongest Army

German Chancellor Merz announced plans to build Europe's strongest conventional army, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros in defense spending and continuing military aid to Ukraine to deter aggression and address growing concerns about China-Russia ties.

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Germany's New Military Service Aims to Fill Bundeswehr's Personnel Gap

Germany's new government, under Chancellor Scholz, is implementing a Swedish-inspired voluntary military service starting in 2025 to address a critical shortage of personnel and reservists in the Bundeswehr, aiming for 100,000 additional reservists to overcome current limitations of around 34,000, a...

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Scholz Honored with Military Farewell Ceremony in Berlin

Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz received the highest military honor, "Der Große Zapfenstreich," on May 5th at Berlin's Bendlerblock, emphasizing democratic values and peaceful transitions of power during a ceremony attended by President Steinmeier and incoming Chancellor Merz.

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Germany's Military Weakness and France's Strategic Role

Germany's weak military capacity necessitates a French-led strategic shift in European defense, highlighting a power vacuum and potential shifts in alliances.

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German Military Study Reveals Low but Concerning Levels of Extremist Attitudes

A German military study found that 0.4% of soldiers hold right-wing extremist views, far less than the general population, but concerning levels of chauvinism (6.4%) and xenophobia (3.5%) were also discovered, prompting concerns about future recruitment efforts.

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Merz Vows to Make Bundeswehr Europe's Strongest Army

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to make the Bundeswehr Europe's strongest conventional army, increase defense spending, and assume greater responsibility within NATO and the EU, driven by the war in Ukraine and pressure from allies.

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Merz Outlines Priorities: Economic Recovery, Military Buildup, and Migration Control

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his first policy address today, outlining priorities on economic recovery, strengthening the Bundeswehr to become Europe's strongest conventional military, managing migration by tightening border controls and increasing deportations, and maintaining ...

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Bundeswehr's Nazi Past Resurfaces Amidst Traditions Decree Amendment

The German Bundeswehr's post-WWII integration of former Wehrmacht soldiers led to barracks being named after Nazi figures, reflecting a slow shift in perspective; the 1985 declaration of May 8th as "Liberation Day" sparked controversy, revealing deep divisions, and a recent undisclosed amendment to ...

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German Army Faces Recruitment Crisis Amidst Poor Base Conditions

The German Bundeswehr faces a critical shortage of 20,000 soldiers this year due to poor base conditions and bureaucratic inefficiencies, leading to a debate about reinstating mandatory military service, despite the high cost and time needed for renovations.

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