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Germany’s military faces a severe recruitment crisis as widespread sexual harassment of female soldiers undermines trust and deters new enlistments.
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More than 60% of Germany’s female soldiers report harassment or abuse
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Defence minister says extent of sexual misconduct found by study is ‘unacceptable’, as military tries to attract more recruits Germany’s defence minister has promised a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual abuse in the armed forces after a study found soldiers, particularly women, faced extensive harassment within the ranks.The first comprehensive study of its kind into the Bundeswehr, conducted by the Centre for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam and released this week, comes as the military is trying to attract new recruits in response to global threats. Continue reading...
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