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Survey shows: Majority of Germans want a stronger defense

What do Germans think about defense and security? Researchers from the University of Leipzig and the Technical University of Munich surveyed over 1,000 people. The results show a clear desire for reform: The majority want to expand the Bundeswehr in terms of personnel and strengthen its defense capabilities. The high level of support for a joint European army is particularly remarkable. Almost two thirds of respondents fear a military conflict with Russia.

Wissensland 27.01.2026 18:08

Bundeswehr practises dropping leaflets for the crisis

The Bundeswehr is training to drop leaflets with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. Neighboring countries also had to be informed about this.

Politics 27.01.2026 13:35

Commander relieved after incident with German song

The first verse of the Deutschlandlied is played at a Bundeswehr Christmas party. The incident has consequences.

Politics 22.12.2025 17:53

Bundeswehr investigated for singing the Deutschlandlied at a party

A DJ plays the first verse of the Deutschlandlied at a Bundeswehr celebration. Now there are disciplinary investigations and a review.

Politics 19.12.2025 13:13

Diakonie Saxony questions compulsory military service

What happens to young men who do not want to do their military service with a weapon? Diakonie Sachsen demands answers and puts the government's plans to the test.

Politics 13.11.2025 14:14

Bundeswehr stops civilian conversion of military sites

The Bundeswehr is to become significantly larger due to the changed security situation. To this end, plans to abandon military sites are being canceled - including in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.

Politics 28.10.2025 18:16

CDU politician wants former NVA soldiers as reservists

Hundreds of thousands served as soldiers in the GDR army. Their service ended when the NVA was disbanded. So in an emergency, they could not help the Bundeswehr. Is that still in keeping with the times?

Politics 28.09.2025 08:40

Left-wing politician: NVA soldiers could also be reservists

They served in the defunct socialist German state. Today, 35 years later, can NVA soldiers not join the reserves of the Bundeswehr?

Politics 19.09.2025 00:03

BSW parliamentary group criticizes plans for military service

The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to spend money on education, health and civil infrastructure rather than on armaments and defense. The BSW rejects renewed compulsory military service.

Politics 31.08.2025 09:12

BSW: Bundeswehr should not recruit minors

The Bundeswehr sends postcards to young people, advertising over 50 training occupations and courses of study, among other things. Not everyone finds this suitable.

Politics 28.05.2025 10:37

Zwickau city council withdraws ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr

The ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces in Zwickau was met with fierce criticism. However, the city council only corrected its decision under pressure from the municipal supervisory authority.

Politics 17.04.2025 17:24

District authority overturns ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr

Zwickau has caused a stir nationwide with a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces. However, the municipal supervisory authority has now overturned the city council's decision. These are the reasons.

Politics 25.03.2025 12:56

Almost a quarter more new soldiers from Saxony

Significantly more new soldiers have joined the Bundeswehr in Bavaria. However, despite an increase in recruitment, the force is shrinking.

Politics 09.03.2025 05:02

Council in favor of a ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr in Zwickau - mayor against

The mayor of Zwickau is not giving up: she considers the council's decision to ban advertising for the Bundeswehr on municipal land to be unlawful. Now the district office has to decide.

Politics 06.03.2025 14:42

Körber: Ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr leaves us stunned

The city of Zwickau is once again attracting fierce criticism. The reason is the city council's adherence to a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces. What does the city leadership do now?

Politics 28.02.2025 16:47

Zwickau reaffirms ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr

The Bundeswehr advertises for new recruits on posters, at trade fairs and on the Internet. In Zwickau, they also use camouflage streetcars. But for how much longer?

Politics 27.02.2025 17:31

Compulsory military service in Germany? Why Marie-Sophie Jacobs decided to do voluntary military service

Compulsory military service debate in Germany: Marie-Sophie Jacobs reports on her experiences in the Bundeswehr, the challenges of being a woman in military service and her view of the current debate on the reintroduction of compulsory military service.

Various news 27.02.2025 09:42

Special meeting on Bundeswehr advertising ban in Zwickau

The city of Zwickau has caused a stir with a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces. Now the city council has to discuss the issue again.

Politics 27.02.2025 03:32

Dispute over Bundeswehr advertising ban in Zwickau

Zwickau is still arguing about a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces. After the city council followed a motion by the BSW, Mayor Arndt lodged an objection.

Politics 12.02.2025 14:28

CDU politician criticizes Bundeswehr advertising ban in Zwickau

At the request of the BSW, Zwickau bans Bundeswehr advertising on municipal properties. Critics speak of disrespect, supporters of a peace policy signal.

Politics 03.02.2025 17:23

Compulsory year for all: Does Germany need to reintroduce compulsory military service or a compulsory year in society?

Die Debatte um das Pflichtjahr für junge Menschen nimmt Fahrt auf. Braucht Deutschland eine neue Wehrpflicht oder ein verpflichtendes Gesellschaftsjahr?

Various news 14.11.2024 23:00

Military unit from Saxony-Anhalt on a training trip to Bavaria

In the coming days, long columns of the German Armed Forces will be on the road from the Altmark to Bavaria. Road users are asked to pay particular attention.

Politics 24.09.2024 10:13

Kretschmer calls for referendums on US weapons systems and compulsory military service

The deployment of long-range US weapons systems and a new military service model are being widely discussed in politics. But that is not enough, says Saxony's head of government.

Politics 05.08.2024 05:03

Kretschmer wants to ask people about US weapons and compulsory military service

The deployment of long-range US weapons systems and a new military service model are being widely discussed in politics. But that is not enough, says Saxony's head of government.

Politics 05.08.2024 05:03

Increase in Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr

The number of Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr has risen in recent years. In 2023, 673 soldiers were recruited in Saxony: 585 men and 88 women.

Politics 31.03.2024 08:46

Bundeswehr invests 700 million euros in Saxony's infrastructure

The Bundeswehr plans to invest 700 million euros in Saxony over the next ten years, including 134 million for the Army NCO School in Delitzsch.

Politics 27.03.2024 15:44

Bundeswehr base in Bernsdorf visited by Federal Minister of Defense

Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius (SPD) visits the Bundeswehr base in Bernsdorf. Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) accompanies him.

Politics 20.03.2024 13:20

Federal Minister: Extend training for Ukrainian soldiers

The Russian attack on Ukraine began two years ago. Ukrainian soldiers are also being trained in Germany as part of a European mission. The support is to continue.

Politics 23.02.2024 16:01

Around 100 Bundeswehr vehicles take part in NATO exercise

On Friday and Saturday, around 100 Bundeswehr vehicles will be on the road in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg. The convoy is part of the military unit of the Franco-German Brigade and is taking part in an international NATO exercise. The exercise, called 'Steadfast Defender', is the largest in the Bundeswehr since the Cold War and involves around 12,000 troops.

Politics 02.02.2024 06:49