Extremism

German Defense Chief Announces New Reforms Against Nazi Worship in the Military

Germany's Defense Minister announced on Wednesday, May 10, a promise to reform the military after the arrest of two soldiers accused of conspiring to carry out a far-right inspired attack.

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen announced that it might take months to navigate the military for what she called "weak leadership," which the German government believes may have created the sufficient conditions for far-right extremist beliefs to flourish. There have long been concerns about neo-Nazi infiltration into the ranks of Germany's military.