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Military security: Coalition tightens rules for ex-soldiers

Until now, former German soliders only had to obtain a permit to work for so-called foreign powers up to ten years after they left the armed forces. The coalition now wants to remove this time limit, citing current security and intelligence findings.

01. December 2025
German soldier: Anyone who wants to work for a so-called foreign power after their service will soon have to obtain a permit. (Florian Gaertner / picture alliance)

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Last updated: 01. December 2025