Keep and strengthen Bundeswehr bases in Saarland
The CDU wants to work to ensure that the Bundeswehr's bases in Saarland remain and are strengthened. It points to the armed forces' help in disasters and during the pandemic.
The Bundeswehr is Germany's military. It has bases in Saarland. The CDU wants these bases to stay. They should even become stronger. The military also helps in disasters at home.
According to the platform, the Bundeswehr should continue to help domestically when civilian services reach their limits, such as after major emergencies or in fighting a pandemic. The Saarland CDU says it is proud of the work of soldiers and civilian staff. It promises them its support.
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„Wir begrüßen die Präsenz der Bundeswehr im Saarland und wollen uns dafür einsetzen, dass die Bundeswehrstandorte in dieser Form erhalten und gestärkt werden.“Translation: We welcome the Bundeswehr's presence in Saarland and want to work to ensure that the Bundeswehr bases are preserved in this form and strengthened.
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- Foreign policyleaning deterrence first
The military presence in the state would be kept and strengthened, which incrementally supports the armed forces.