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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Military Addresses Paratrooper Unit Misconduct59 suspects linked to abuse, extremism, and drug offenses are under investigation with multiple disciplinary actions underway.
- 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
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- A total of 59 soldiers in the paratrooper regiment 26 in Zweibrücken are accused of involvement in right-wing extremism, drug use, and sexual misconduct.
- Although the allegations surfaced in June 2025, personnel actions including 19 dismissals were only implemented in December.
- The army has completed 16 of 21 dismissal procedures, referred 19 cases to prosecutors, and imposed disciplinary measures in 18 instances.
- The Bundeswehr is enhancing oversight and initiating organizational reforms to improve leadership culture within the unit.
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- Sexual misconduct, extremist behavior, and drug violations were uncovered within the Paratrooper Regiment 26 in Zweibrücken.
- The military identified 59 accused personnel, with 16 dismissals completed and 19 cases referred to prosecutors.
- The army chief visited the regiment to discuss the situation with commanders and scheduled further meetings to plan next steps.
- Measures to strengthen oversight and transform leadership culture have been implemented to prevent future misconduct.
Every case that is substantiated will lead to correspondingly harsh consequences.— Said by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during a visit to the Bundeswehr in Koblenz earlier this month.
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- A forthcoming action plan aims to enhance training, leadership, and preventive measures to avoid future issues.
When we found out what was happening in Zweibrücken, we were speechless.— Harald Gante, Commander of the Field Army, in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
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When we found out what was happening in Zweibrücken, we were almost speechless.— Harald Gante, the responsible commander, in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung about the incidents in the parachute regiment 26.
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