Summary of the German Bundestag Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces Annual Report 2024
# Zusammenfassung des Jahresberichts 2024 der Wehrbeauftragten des Deutschen Bundestages
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The 66th Annual Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces of the German Bundestag provides a comprehensive insight into the current state of the Bundeswehr. The report describes the past five years as a time of profound changes that will go down in history as a ”Zeitenwende” (turning point).
The 2024 Annual Report paints a picture of a Bundeswehr in transition – from a deployment army back to a defense army. Despite significant progress in individual areas, structural deficits in personnel, equipment, and infrastructure continue to exist. The Parliamentary Commissioner honors the commitment and achievements of the soldiers in these challenging times and emphasizes the need for ongoing political and social support for the armed forces.
The turning point in German security and defense policy presents the Bundeswehr with enormous challenges but also creates new opportunities for better equipment and social recognition of the armed forces.