Ministry of Defense: Discussion about new Bundeswehr uniforms

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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The plans to spend a lot of money on new uniforms for soldiers have caused people in Berlin to shake their heads. But the Ministry of Defense maintains that the aim is ultimately to modernize the troops.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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According to CDU politician Ingo Gädechens, the Bundeswehr is wasting tax money. The new uniforms of German soldiers are becoming an election campaign issue.

Deutschlandfunk

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The Bundeswehr is to receive more modern service uniforms.

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The planned purchase of new Bundeswehr uniforms is causing a stir. According to media reports, the project is expected to cost 825 million euros. “Absurd setting priorities,” says the CDU. However, the decision was already made in 2018. [more]]] >

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Better "comfort": The Ministry of Defense wants to spend 825 million on "contemporary work and evening clothing." This is causing head-shaking in the budget committee.

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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The German army was supposed to get new uniforms for more than 800 million euros. Criticism is coming from the CDU. Now the purchase could be postponed.