A new anonymous study showed that sexualized misconduct is more widespread in Germany's armed forces than previously assumed. It most often affects female soldiers, with young women in lower service ranks being particularly at risk. Tagesspiegel ↗
According to the findings, 72 percent of female soldiers have already experienced verbal sexual harassment. In the past twelve months, 38 percent of female soldiers and 16 percent of male soldiers reported such an experience. The study also examined other forms of sexualized misconduct, including harassment and physical violence. n-tv ↗
The research was prepared by the Bundeswehr's Center for Military History and Social Sciences. Its aim was to map the so-called dark field, meaning cases that did not appear in official statistics. According to reports, the results point to a problem that could have a systemic character within the military. Die Zeit ↗
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the results reveal an unpleasant reality and announced the preparation of an action plan. It is meant to include more effective prevention and further measures to address sexualized misconduct. Pistorius also emphasized a zero-tolerance policy. Tagesschau ↗
Members of parliament from the Green Party are demanding the establishment of an independent contact point outside the Bundeswehr's structures, where women could report cases of harassment. The ministry's next steps will depend on the shape of the forthcoming action plan and how it is translated into practice. Die Zeit ↗
Study reveals extent of sexual harassment in the Bundeswehr
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Boris Pistorius
nemecký minister obrany
30.06.2026
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Bundeswehr: Studie zeigt Ausmaß sexueller Belästigung - Pistorius kündigt Konsequenzen an
Die Zeit
| 11:42 11.11.
Studie offenbart erschreckendes Ausmaß sexueller Übergriffe bei deutscher Bundeswehr
Der Standard
| 11:24 11.11.
Bundeswehrsoldatinnen belästigt: Pistorius stellt "unerfreuliche Wahrheiten" vor
n-tv
| 11:15 11.11.
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