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Germany Condemns Extremism Within Paratrooper Unit

Published December 29, 2025, 18:11
Germany Condemns Extremism Within Paratrooper Unit

The German government strongly condemned instances of extremism and inappropriate behavior within a paratrooper unit, the 26th Parachute Regiment in Zweibrücken. The investigation began following complaints from two women in June and has involved dozens of soldiers in incidents of violence, sexist attacks, drug use, and the display of far-right symbols. So far, approximately 20 soldiers have been dismissed and the unit's commander has been replaced. Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Kenneth Harms, stated that right-wing extremism and inappropriate sexist behavior will not be tolerated within the Bundeswehr. The Zweibrücken public prosecutor's office has received 19 complaints against soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the unit, also investigating cases of incitement to hatred and the use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations. This case is reminiscent of a similar incident in 2020, when a unit of the German army's special forces was almost disbanded due to suspicions of links to a neo-Nazi organization. The German government appears to be taking the problem of extremism in the military seriously. The investigation is ongoing, with no new complaints filed recently. The case has raised concerns about the presence of far-right elements in the German armed forces and the need for stricter controls and combating such phenomena.