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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.