Surprise for German states and municipalities: The Bundeswehr is likely to put some of its old properties back into operation — putting a spanner in the works of municipalities' plans.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein
The new Military Service Act will change Germany’s Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, not least because the share of women is likely to fall. It is already only around 13%.
By Nana Brink
Software products also have supply chains that can harbor risks. This is a particular problem for the Bundeswehr. Alexandra Paulus from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs explains how the Bundeswehr can protect itself.
By Alexandra Paulus
The CDU/CSU is calling for a mechanism in the event that not enough volunteers sign up for the new military service. Negotiators from the CDU/CSU and SPD want to reach a political agreement by Thursday.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius continues to rely on voluntary service to increase the size of the reserve. And he is sticking to the timetable for the new Military Service Act.
By Michael Bröcker
If the Bundeswehr wants to recruit enough volunteers for the new military service, it still has a lot of convincing to do. A very large majority of 14 to 29-year-olds reject the service. This is the result of an exclusive survey.
By Viktor Funk
In Lithuania, the Bundeswehr's Cyber and Information Space Command (CIR) tested the extent to which it can act as an "early warning system" on the borders with Russia.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
In the future, the Bundeswehr is to be able to establish the identities of suspicious persons outside of military areas – and thus take on police duties. The so-called Article Act provides for new powers for the troops.
By Viktor Funk
Public support for higher defense spending and an increase in the size of the Bundeswehr is growing. This is the result of a public survey published today by the Bundeswehr Center for Military History and Social Sciences.
By Markus Bickel
The Bundeswehr is Germany's army and one of the country's most important institutions. It was founded in 1955 and has undergone numerous changes and reforms since then. The tasks of the Bundeswehr have also changed and expanded over time, from national defense during the Cold War to participation in international peacekeeping missions. The Bundeswehr is an army under parliamentary control that is committed to Germany's security and interests. In the public perception, however, the Bundeswehr is repeatedly criticized, be it for its lack of operational readiness or its participation in controversial foreign missions. Overall, the Bundeswehr is an important institution of the German state and a key security policy player. What are the Bundeswehr's tasks? The most important tasks of the Bundeswehr are Overall, the Bundeswehr is an institution that is active in various areas and whose tasks are constantly changing over the course of time. What does the Bundeswehr budget consist of? The Bundeswehr budget is divided into different areas, each of which is responsible for different expenditure. The most important areas are The exact share of these areas in the Bundeswehr budget can vary from year to year, depending on the tasks and priorities of the Bundeswehr. What foreign deployments has the Bundeswehr had? The Bundeswehr has taken part in numerous missions abroad since it was founded. Some of the most important missions are listed here: This list does not claim to be exhaustive, as the Bundeswehr has also been and continues to be involved in other deployments and missions. However, the missions listed show the breadth and variety of tasks that the Bundeswehr performs abroad. What criticism is leveled at the Bundeswehr? Criticism of the Bundeswehr is varied and is voiced by different groups and stakeholders. Here are some of the most frequent points of criticism: This list is not exhaustive and there are certainly other points of criticism of the Bundeswehr. It is important to emphasize that the Bundeswehr, as a public institution, is subject to constant social scrutiny and must therefore constantly face criticism and discussion.
