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Bundeswehr Hosts Second Public Oath Ceremony at Berlin Parliament

Fifty Wachbataillon recruits will pledge their service today in a public event aimed at strengthening societal support for the German military.

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Overview

  • The Bundeswehr will hold its second public oath-taking ceremony today at the Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus, a year after the inaugural event at the same venue.
  • Fifty recruits from the Wachbataillon will swear the Fahneneid, continuing the Defence Ministry's initiative to integrate the military into public life.
  • Cornelia Seibeld, President of the Berlin Parliament, will deliver the keynote address during the ceremony.
  • Families of the recruits, along with political and societal representatives, are expected to attend the event, underscoring its communal significance.
  • The Defence Ministry's strategy reflects efforts to boost the Bundeswehr's visibility and societal backing amid recruitment challenges and evolving geopolitical dynamics.