Equip the Bundeswehr better, keep its bases
The Free Voters want to improve the equipment and readiness of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) and raise its standing in society. Bavaria's bases, training grounds and defense industry would be preserved.
The Free Voters want a well-equipped army. Soldiers should get more respect. The army bases in Bavaria should stay. The defense companies in Bavaria should also be secured.
In the party's view, suspending conscription has harmed defense capability and public acceptance of the armed forces. The platform wants to support security policy education and the presence of soldiers in society. Bavaria's aerospace and defense industries would be secured. Deploying the Bundeswehr in disasters and terror situations would remain possible, and civil-military cooperation would be supported. Recruits would be found in part through a year of community service.
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„Wir FREIE WÄHLER sind seit jeher davon überzeugt, dass es einer gut ausgestatteten und modernen Bundeswehr bedarf.“Translation: We Free Voters have always been convinced that a well-equipped and modern Bundeswehr is needed.
Placement
- Foreign policyleaning deterrence first
Better equipment and readiness for the Bundeswehr and securing the defense industry gradually strengthen the military side.