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Merz Visits German Navy in Rostock, Warns of Daily Russian Actions Testing Readiness

The visit showcased the new Commander Task Force Baltic to underscore a push for sustained Bundeswehr investment.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) landet mit einem Hubschrauber zu seinem Antrittsbesuch bei der Marine an Bord der Fregatte „Bayern“.
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Overview

  • The chancellor inspected the NATO‑related CTF Baltic headquarters in Rostock, a 2024 creation now staffed by about 90 personnel from 13 nations.
  • From the frigate Bayern off Warnemünde, he watched a capabilities display including Eurofighter air-defense drills, live seafire and an anti‑submarine exercise with supporting ships and aircraft.
  • He pledged continued support for upgrading equipment and staffing, stressing that Germany will protect freedom, peace and the territorial integrity of Alliance territory.
  • Regional Greens, BSW and the Left criticized the stop as a staged military show that overlooks social and economic priorities in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern.
  • Rostock’s naval role has expanded with the Marinekommando since 2012, the federal takeover of Warnowwerft in 2022, and roughly 1,800 service members plus 300 civilians now based there.