Home and Abroad

German citizens need to beware.

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht announced on June 13 a new military command center, which will unite command structures. Following the coronavirus crisis, large-scale floods and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s military is undergoing structural reforms. The restrictions that protect its citizens from tyrannical overreach are eroding.

“Until now, territorial command responsibilities have been spread across many areas. As of Oct. 1, 2022, we will bundle them into a ‘Territorial Command of the Bundeswehr,’” Lambrecht said. The new structure will align the command organization of the armed forces with the requirements of national and alliance defense. Maj. Gen. Carsten Breuer, who most recently headed the Coronavirus Crisis Staff in the chancellor’s office, will head the new command center.

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