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Germany Celebrates First National Veterans Day as Defense Policy Shifts

The new observance reflects Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende in a bid to boost military readiness.

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Beim ersten Nationalen Veteranentag soll am Sonntag die Arbeit von aktiven und ehemaligen Soldatinnen und Soldaten gewürdigt werden. Im Zentrum der bundesweit rund 100 Veranstaltungen steht ein Bühnenprogramm vor dem Reichstagsgebäude in Berlin (ab 13.00 Uhr).
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Overview

  • Germany marked its first national Veterans Day on June 15 with ceremonies in Berlin and across the country.
  • The event has been framed under Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende to foster broader support for military engagement.
  • Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the Bundeswehr needs up to 60,000 additional troops to meet heightened NATO readiness goals.
  • Many veterans, including former paratrooper Robert Müller, continue to press for improved recognition and support for service-related injuries.
  • Opposition protesters in Berlin warned that the holiday and military buildup risk steering Germany toward unwelcome militarization.