Large Bundeswehr convoy on the highways
A Bundeswehr convoy is rolling through the eastern German states. What drivers need to be aware of on the 450-kilometer route.
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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.
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.
Long military convoys on their way to the Czech Republic
Many British military vehicles will be on the road in several federal states over the next few days. The convoys are up to one kilometer long. What drivers should look out for.
Left parties fail with motion against military research
Should military research be allowed at a Saxon university or not? The Left Party advocates the introduction of a so-called civil clause, but does not receive a majority.
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.
Security authorities warn of incendiary devices in air freight
German security authorities are warning of "unconventional incendiary devices" sent by unknown persons via freight service providers. They have "knowledge of several parcel shipments that were posted by private individuals at locations in Europe and caught fire on their way to their addressees in se ..
Brigadier General Stephan Willer takes over leadership of the Army Officer Training School
The Army Officer School has a new commander. The change of leadership was celebrated with a ceremonial roll call in Dresden.
CDU defends military technology at Dresden city festival
Bouncy castle and rocket launcher: the German Armed Forces want to show off heavy military equipment at this year's Dresden City Festival and are meeting with resistance. A petition has now been launched.
Protest against military technology at Dresden city festival
Bouncy castle and rocket launcher: the German Armed Forces want to show off heavy military equipment at this year's Dresden City Festival and are meeting with resistance. A petition has now been launched.
Pistorius visits military police in Leipzig
The Federal Minister of Defense visited the General-Olbricht Barracks in Leipzig. There he was shown the work of the military police.
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.
"Air Defender": Operations at Saxony's airports continue as normal
At Saxony's airports, the air force exercise "Air Defender 2023" has so far had no consequences for passengers. So far, there have been no restrictions at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, said a spokesman for Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG. In an initial assessment, German air traffic control expect ..
NATO exercise in Poland: US military on A4 and A72 freeways
On Wednesday morning, numerous U.S. military vehicles were spotted on Highway 4 near Dresden. The state command of the German Armed Forces announced that the military vehicles were also on the road in the Frankenberg area, moving along highways 4 and 72 between Chemnitz, Dresden and Görlitz. Two wee ..