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Körber: Ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr leaves us stunned

Körber: Ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr leaves us stunned
The Bundeswehr advertises for skilled workers on a streetcar in Zwickau / Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa
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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?

The Zwickau city council insists on a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces, once again drawing sharp criticism. This decision leaves him stunned, explained Zwickau CDU member of parliament Carsten Körber on Facebook. "The Bundeswehr is an alliance and peacekeeping army, not an aggressive offensive force. That's exactly why it belongs in Zwickau." It must be allowed to present its role as a security policy player, but also as an employer.

"In view of global crises and the war in Ukraine, we need a strong and capable Bundeswehr," said Körber, who is Chairman of the CDU's Saxony regional group in the Bundestag. With this decision, Zwickau is isolating itself throughout Germany.

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City leadership discusses further action

The city council first passed a ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr at the end of January, causing a national stir. Mayor Constance Arndt (Citizens for Zwickau) lodged an objection to the decision, meaning that the city council had to revisit it. However, after a controversial debate, the majority of the committee again voted in favor of the motion put forward by the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). It was mainly supported by the AfD parliamentary group, but also by two city councillors from the CDU and the non-attached representative of the far-right Free Saxons.

The city leadership now wants to discuss the next steps with the legal department, according to a request.

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