DJ plays first verse of the German national anthem - | Commander resigns:
An incident in the German Armed Forces has consequences for a commander.
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Commander Resigns After Hymn Controversy at Military EventThe Bundeswehr commander stepped down after a DJ played a controversial verse to over 1,000 attendees at a Christmas party.
Key FactsDec 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
- During a Bundeswehr Christmas celebration, the first stanza of the Germany anthem was played in front of more than 1,000 guests.
- The commander of the NCO school in Delitzsch took responsibility and relinquished his position following the incident.
- He stated that the incident and its inadequate handling do not align with the army's leadership values.
- From January 5th, his deputy will temporarily lead the school to prevent further damage.
I deeply regret the incident and take responsibility. The playing of the first stanza and the insufficient processing so far do not correspond to the leadership culture in the army.— The commander of the Army's non-commissioned officer school after the incident at the Christmas party where the first stanza of the German national anthem was played.
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- During a Bundeswehr Christmas event in Delitzsch, the first stanza of the German anthem was mistakenly played, triggering an official inquiry.
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