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3mo ago

Federal Administrative Court Upholds Dismissal of Bundeswehr Soldier Over Oath and Obedience Concerns

Judges said the case turned on alleged statements rejecting his oath, notably a refusal to follow a march order.

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Die Entlassung eines Bundeswehrsoldaten wegen Verweigerung der Coronaimpfung hat das Bundesverwaltungsgericht in Leipzig beschäftigt. Der Hauptfeldwebel wehrte sich gegen eine entsprechende Entscheidung des Truppendienstgerichts Nord.

Overview

  • The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig rejected the appeal of a former Bundeswehr noncommissioned officer and confirmed his dismissal in case 2 WD 30.24.
  • The ruling relied primarily on findings that he declared himself no longer bound by his oath and would not comply with a march order tied to NATO duties.
  • Judges said the vaccine issue was ultimately not decisive, although the soldier had refused a COVID-19 vaccination during the 2021–2024 mandate.
  • The soldier disputes making the contested statements and has challenged whether the conversation with his commander could be used in disciplinary proceedings.
  • The court saw no grounds for a lesser penalty, citing an entrenched attitude likely to impair service, while noting his unit was slated for NATO rapid response tasks.