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Sexual assaults in the German Armed Forces: Pistorius announces consequences: Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD). (Archive photo)
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Berlin coalition talks: Pistorius criticizes the Red-Green-Red coalition for its plan to phase out Bundeswehr involvement in Berlin schools
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Key FactsPistorius criticizes planned end to Bundeswehr school cooperation
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- During exploratory talks, the Left, Greens and SPD agreed to end the cooperation if they form a coalition.
- Pistorius called the plan completely incomprehensible because the agreement had only been concluded in June.
- According to Pistorius, the plan would probably not end youth officers, but make individual schools reassess invitations.
- Given the heightened threat environment, Pistorius said the Bundeswehr needed unequivocal political support, including at state level.
The termination of the cooperation agreement in Berlin would be a signal against the German armed forces and their important mission. This signal must not come from Berlin.— Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence (SPD), commenting on the planned termination of the cooperation agreement between Berlin's education administration and the Bundeswehr.
“Signal against the Bundeswehr”: Pistorius sharply criticizes Berlin plans: Boris Pistorius (SPD), Federal Minister of Defense
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German Armed Forces: Pistorius wants to make reserve service compulsory: The Bundestag is debating the "Reserve Strengthening Act" today. It is intended to help ...
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Sexual assaults in Weißenfels?: Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces demands clarification at medical regiment
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Internal investigations in the German Armed Forces: Superiors allegedly pressured female soldiers into sex
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Bundeswehr: Drogen- und Sex-Vorwürfe gegen Soldaten - Pistorius äußert sich: Have soldiers at the medical regiment in Weißenfels committed serious misconduct? ...
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Medical Regiment Weißenfels: "A matter for the top brass" – | Parliamentary Commissioner holds Pistorius accountable for investigating sexual assaults
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Suspicion of abuse of power and drug use: German Armed Forces under pressure after new allegations
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German Armed Forces: Pistorius promises clarification of allegations against soldiers
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German Armed Forces in Saxony-Anhalt: Investigations in Weißenfels: Suspected Drugs and Sexual Assault in Barracks
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New naval port in Emden: Pistorius announces decision: Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius (SPD) hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass Emden einen neuen Marinehafen ...
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Boris Pistorius and the billions for the Bundeswehr: "The damage caused would be unprecedented"
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Billion-euro investment planned: Emden to get naval port: A new naval port for the German Armed Forces is to be built on the Lower Saxon North Sea coast in Emden ...
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A parliamentary inquiry into Pistorius: No fear of transparency in the Bundeswehr's rearmament
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Germany to establish first Bundeswehr drone regiment by 2027: Germany plans to establish the Bundeswehr’s first specialized drone regiment in 2027 ...
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Paratrooper scandal: German Armed Forces release figures: The Bundeswehr assumes that there are 59 suspects. They are allegedly involved in sexual assaults ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsMilitary Addresses Paratrooper Unit Misconduct
Apr 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
- The military identified 59 individuals involved in sexual misconduct, right-wing extremism, and drug violations within a paratrooper unit.
- Out of 21 requested dismissal procedures, 16 have been completed and the rest remain in progress.
- Nineteen cases were referred to prosecutors, and disciplinary measures were taken in 18 instances.
- Efforts to improve leadership culture include enhanced supervision and planned follow-up meetings by the defense ministry.
Incidents like these are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.— Pistorius, during an early-month visit by the Bundeswehr in Koblenz, commenting on the Zweibrücken incidents
Drugs, assaults, Nazi uniforms: Pistorius responds to allegations: Pistorius wants full clarification: Allegations of extremism, sexual misconduct ...
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Key FactsParatrooper Regiment Faces Severe Allegations in Germany
Dec 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Fifty-five soldiers of the Paratrooper Regiment 26 in Zweibrücken are under investigation for sexual misconduct, right-wing extremism, and drug abuse.
- The German military has initiated disciplinary actions and dismissed 19 members from service so far.
- Defense Minister Pistorius demands a thorough inquiry and restoration of confidence in the unit’s leadership.
- Experts highlight dangerous initiation rituals in elite infantry units and stress commanders’ educational responsibilities.
The reported cases of right-wing extremism, sexual misconduct, and drug use in Zweibrücken are shocking.— Defense Minister Boris Pistorius commented on the situation in the Paratrooper Regiment 26, emphasizing that these incidents stand in stark contradiction to the fundamental values of the Bundeswehr.
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