Overview
- The Bundestag’s Defense Committee convenes Wednesday for a closed briefing by Army Inspector Lt. Gen. Christian Freuding on the Zweibrücken case.
- Military and civilian authorities are investigating 55 members of Fallschirmjägerregiment 26 over alleged right‑wing extremism, sexualized misconduct, and drug offenses.
- Disciplinary actions include three dismissals, with proceedings initiated to dismiss 19 additional soldiers, alongside ongoing criminal probes.
- The inquiry began after female soldiers reported misconduct to the parliamentary armed forces ombudsman in June.
- Committee chair Thomas Röwekamp warns of leadership failures and recruitment risks, while ombudsman Henning Otte urges stricter supervision and stronger Innere Führung.