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Military Spending Scrutiny Intensifies
Bundeswehr Arms Procurement Push Sparks Parliamentary Concerns A flurry of impending decisions regarding German arms acquisitions is drawing…
Germany Equips Civilian Military Staff with Protective Gear
The German Ministry of Defence is planning a significant expansion of protective equipment provisions, extending beyond active military…
Military Oath Ceremony Costly
A recent public oath-taking ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has drawn…
Military Seeks Wind Turbine Veto
The German Defense Ministry is escalating a growing conflict with the renewable energy sector, asserting the need for…
Youth Protest Mounts Against Military Draft
The recent announcement of student walkouts protesting the government’s proposed conscription plans has garnered vocal support from Jan…
Munitions Theft Rocks German Military
A significant security breach has shaken confidence in the Bundeswehr’s logistical procedures following the theft of approximately 20,000…
Farmers Join Military Drills Amid Security Concerns
The German government’s agricultural policy is undergoing a significant re-evaluation, with calls growing for the integration of farms…
Germany Debates Mandatory Military Draft
The debate surrounding Germany’s military readiness and the potential restructuring of its conscription system is intensifying as the…
Military Digitization Faces Major Delays
The German Ministry of Defence is facing renewed criticism over the Bundeswehr’s digital transformation, as another critical IT…
Greens to Define Stance on Military Service
The German Green Party faces a critical juncture at its upcoming federal party conference, with leadership figure Franziska…
Military Sign-Up Boost Sparks Workforce Concerns
The German government’s proposed substantial pay increase for volunteers joining the Bundeswehr – a monthly salary of €2,600…
Military Drones Threat Bundeswehr to Aid Police
A draft proposal from the German Interior Ministry, spearheaded by CSU Minister Alexander Dobrindt, is sparking debate and…
German Firms Gear Up for Military Contracts
Germany’s industrial backbone, the Mittelstand, is scrambling to capitalize on anticipated large-scale contracts from the Bundeswehr (federal armed…
Draft Resistance Surges Amid Military Service Debate
a significant and accelerating trend of citizens refusing military service.. Figures released by the Federal Office for Family…
Military Operation Planned Near US Borders
A controversial military operation, dubbed “Southern Spear” has been announced by Pete Hegseth, who increasingly identifies himself as…
Kretschmer Slams German Military Plan
The proposed conscription model by Germany’s ruling coalition government has drawn sharp criticism from Saxon Minister-President Michael Kretschmer,…
German Parliament Extends Mediterranean Military Missions
The German Bundestag has approved the continuation of armed German forces’ involvement in multiple Bundeswehr operations in the…
Draft Law Eyes Selective Military Service
The German government’s current coalition, comprised of the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has…
Parties Reach Draft Military Service Deal
Following weeks of intense debate, German coalition partners, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party…
Former East German Minister Praises Military Integration
The seventieth anniversary of the Bundeswehr has prompted a stark reflection on a pivotal moment in German history…
Germany Urges Swift Military Service Vote
Pressure mounts on Germany’s governing coalition to finalize the draft legislation concerning a revamped military service model, as…
Draft Law Seeks Volunteer Targets for Military
The German Bundestag’s Military Commissioner, Henning Otte (CDU), is advocating for the formalization of recruitment targets within the…
Jusos Reject Compulsory Military Service
The ongoing debate surrounding the proposed Wehrdienstgesetz (National Service Act) has intensified, with prominent voices within the Social…
Germany Demands Measurable Military Growth
Pressure mounts on German coalition as defense capabilities face scrutiny. The parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, Henning…
Youth Demand Voice on Military Draft
A leading voice within Germany’s national student representative body is publicly challenging the government’s approach to the controversial…
Military Draft Plans Progress Smoothly
The German government coalition appears to be navigating a delicate path regarding the future of compulsory military service,…
Military May Shed Properties
The German Ministry of Defense has paused the transfer of Bundeswehr properties to civilian use, signaling a potential…
Draft Law Calls For Nationwide Military Assessments
Germany’s parliamentary defense committee chairman, Thomas Röwekamp of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has ignited a renewed debate…
Youth Groups Oppose Military Draft Return
The German Federation of Youth Organisations (Bund Deutscher Jugendverbände – BDJV) is strongly opposing the proposed reinstatement of…
Draft Law Proposes Lottery for Military Service
The proposal to implement a lottery system for conscript selection within the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) is gaining…
Youth Groups Slam Draft Military Law
The German Federal Youth Council (DBJR) has delivered a scathing critique of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’ draft law…
Mandatory Military Draft Proposed for All Young Men
Germany’s top military officer, General Inspector Carsten Breuer, has fiercely defended the necessity of a comprehensive conscription assessment…
Mandatory Military Draft Sparks Debate
The Inspector General of the German armed forces, Carsten Breuer, has strongly advocated for a comprehensive conscription of…
Northern Germany Boosts Military Personnel
Uneven Burden: Regional Disparities Highlight Core Issues Within German Military Recruitment New data released by the Bundesamt für…
Military Land Use Halt Stuns Cities
The abrupt policy shift by the German Defense Ministry to halt the conversion of former Bundeswehr (German Armed…
Military Land Deals Reversed
A wave of cancellations is sweeping across Germany’s planned handover of Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) properties to civilian…
Germany Halts Military Property Transfer
The German Defense Ministry has initiated a significant shift in property management, reversing prior plans to repurpose military-owned…
Daimler Truck Eyes Military Contracts
Daimler Truck is pivoting sharply towards increased military business, signaling a significant shift in strategy amidst escalating geopolitical…
Military Radio Failures Threaten Readiness
The Bundeswehr’s efforts to modernize its radio communication systems are facing significantly deeper challenges than previously acknowledged, according…
Mandatory Military Service Needed Says Ex-General
A prominent voice within Germany’s military establishment is reigniting the debate surrounding mandatory national service, challenging the current…
Draft Bartels Urges Return to Military Service
A resurgence of mandatory military service is gaining momentum in Germany, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns…
Red Cross Urges Military Outreach on Social Services
The German Red Cross (DRK) is urging a reassessment of the government’s strategy for encouraging youth engagement, specifically…
Trump Warns Gaza Military Action
The prospect of a renewed and significantly escalated conflict in Gaza intensified this week following a stark warning…
Draft Law Mandates Male Military Screening
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ignited a national debate by advocating for a comprehensive, mandatory conscription system…
Draft Law Prioritizes Lottery for Military Service
A core disagreement has emerged within the German coalition government regarding the impending legislation for a revamped conscription…
Germany Extends Red Sea Military Mission
The German Bundestag has approved an extension of the Bundeswehr’s deployment to the Red Sea, a move sparking…
Church Urges Rethink on Military Draft
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) is advocating for a fundamental reassessment of national security and social cohesion,…
Student Voices Missed in Military Draft Debate
The ongoing debate surrounding Germany’s proposed changes to mandatory service is facing a growing chorus of criticism, particularly…
Union Backs Lottery Draft Amid Military Service Debate
The political wrangling over the future of Germany’s mandatory military service is intensifying, with the center-right CDU/CSU bloc…
Draft Military Service Reform Fails
Negotiations between German parliamentary factions of the Union (CDU/CSU) and the SPD have collapsed, derailing a planned overhaul…
Draft Law Reshapes German Military Service
A political compromise between the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has paved the way…
Germany Approves Massive Military Spending
The German Bundestag is poised to approve a significant wave of military procurement contracts on Wednesday, totaling approximately…
Draft Deal Aims to Ease Military Service Debate
A protracted dispute within Germany’s ruling coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party…
General Slams Politicized Military
The increasing politicization of the U.S. military under the Trump administration is generating significant concern, with former Commander…
Germany Debates Military Draft Deadline Looms
The stalemate within Germany’s governing coalition deepened this week as Thomas Röwekamp, Chairman of the Bundestag’s Defense Committee,…
Military Draft Debate Intensifies
Ahead of parliamentary discussions regarding the planned new defense service, the Bundestag’s Military Commissioner, Henning Otte (CDU), has…
Military Drone Defense No Constitutional Change Needed
Legal experts in Germany have stated that adjustments to the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) are not required to authorize…
Pistorius Blasts Opposition on Military Draft Delay
The planned parliamentary debate on the proposed new conscription law has been met with contention, prompting a sharp…
Wadephul Urges Immediate Military Draft
The possibility of reinstating mandatory military service in Germany is gaining traction within political circles, with calls for…
Germans Favor Joint European Military
A recent survey indicates substantial support among German citizens for increased European defense cooperation. According to findings published…
Military Spending Boosts German Economy
The Hesse State Premier, Boris Rhein, has called for an end to the ongoing debate surrounding inheritance tax,…
Military Deployed To Guard Against Drones
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, is advocating for enhanced drone defense measures, proposing the potential deployment…
Military Recruitment Spending Doubles After Ukraine War
The German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has significantly increased its spending on recruitment advertising since the onset of…
Military Modernization Stalled
Significant structural obstacles are hindering the modernization of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), according to the head of…
Military Calls for Tough Action on Ritual Abuse
Following convictions of three former soldiers of the Berlin guard battalion for violent sexual initiation rituals, leading figures…
Military Options Expand Beyond Traditional Service>
Proposed changes to the draft law governing the new military service are aiming to ensure potential volunteers maintain…
Germany Monitors Russian Military Drills Closely
The German military (Bundeswehr) is closely monitoring the ongoing Russian military exercise in Belarus, according to a spokesperson…
Germany Eyes Major Military Spending Spree
The German Ministry of Defence intends to present 81 major procurement projects to the Budget and Defence Committees…
Prien Advocates Equal Military Service For Men And Women
Family Minister Karin Prien has stated that any discussion regarding a potential return to conscription in Germany should…
Russian Threat Remains As Germany Begins Military Drill
Germany’s armed forces are initiating a large-scale exercise series, Quadriga 2025, amidst a security environment perceived as unchanged…
German Military Chief Warns Russia Still Poses Threat
Germany’s military leadership has assessed the security situation with regard to Russia as remaining unchanged as preparations for…
SPD Backs Merz’s Call for Female Military Service
A prominent figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced support for considering compulsory military service for…
CSU Minister Slams Proposed Voluntary Military Service
A leading German official has voiced concerns regarding the proposed voluntary military service plan, suggesting it may not…
Military Extremism Concerns Rise Within German Army
The German Ministry of Defence has reported increased vigilance regarding extremist tendencies within the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces).…
EU Leader Warns Trump Using Military Power For Trade
Manfred Weber, head of the European People’s Party (EPP), has characterized a recent EU trade deal with the…
German Army Chief Calls For Mandatory Military Service
The Chairman of the German Armed Forces Association (BundeswehrVerband), André Wüstner, has asserted the necessity of a conscription…
Germany Approves New Military Service Plan
The German federal government has approved a new national service law, following a cabinet decision on Wednesday regarding…
Government Defends Military Oversight Powers
Berlin – Concerns raised by the Left party regarding the establishment of a National Security Council and its…
Greens Doubt Coalition Support For New Military Service
Members of Germany’s Green party are raising legal concerns regarding the government’s proposed new military service plan and…
Wagenknecht Rallies Supporters Against Military Service Reform
The Alliance for Germany (BSW) intends to leverage the planned reform of military service to galvanize its supporters…
Röttgen Slams New Military Service Plan
A leading figure within Germany’s parliamentary opposition has voiced significant concerns regarding the proposed new national service legislation…
Youth Leader Rejects Call for Automatic Military Service
The leader of the Jusos, the youth wing of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Philipp Türmer, has rejected…
SPD Insists New Military Service Remains Voluntary
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is maintaining its position that the planned new national service within the Bundeswehr…
Opposition Threatens to Block New Military Service Law
Tensions are rising between Germany’s governing coalition parties – the CDU and SPD – over proposed legislation regarding…
Germany’s Opposition Demands Changes to Draft Military Service Plan
Germany’s leading opposition party has signaled potential amendments to proposed legislation concerning national service, just prior to a…
Opposition Slams Flaws in New Military Service Plan
Norbert Röttgen, a deputy parliamentary group leader for the CDU/CSU, has voiced serious concerns regarding the draft of…
German MP Slams Israel Arms Halt Over Military Reliance
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) has voiced strong criticism of the federal government’s recent…
Netanyahu’s Gaza Plans Deemed Futile by Military Expert
A leading political scientist and military expert has voiced strong criticism regarding plans for the potential expansion of…
Military Recruitment Soars in Germany
Recruitment at the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has surged to its highest level in several years, even before…
AfD Demands Return of Compulsory Military Service
Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is preparing to formally propose a motion to reinstate compulsory military service…
Military Gets Fast Track Construction Contracts
The German Ministry of Defence has announced significant changes to procurement procedures for the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces),…
Public Backs Military Build Up
A recent study by the Ifo Institute reveals a significant rise in public support for increased military spending…
Draft Law Reintroduces Mandatory Military Service
A key parliamentary group is advocating for legislative groundwork to be laid now for a potential return to…
Historian Slams Pistorius Military Reforms
A prominent military expert is publicly voicing concerns regarding the pace and scope of reforms within the German…
Saxony Urges East Germany Focus in Military Buys
Following a recent decision by the German Federal Cabinet to expedite procurement processes for the Bundeswehr (German Armed…
Germany Streamlines Military Procurement
The German Federal Cabinet has endorsed a draft bill designed to streamline and expedite procurement processes for the…
Military Threat Exposes Health System Weakness
Concerns are mounting regarding potential gaps in Germany’s civilian healthcare preparedness should the nation face a military alliance…
Military Surge Massive Arms Race Imminent
The German Armed Forces procurement agency is proactively preparing for the material requirements associated with planned personnel increases…
Military Pay Hike Sparks Social Concern
Concerns are emerging regarding plans for a revised and more appealing military service model in Germany, with social…
Germany Weighs Military Draft Reintroduction
A protracted internal debate within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party regarding the reinstatement of compulsory military service…