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عربية – DW
Germany's new military era: female recruits missing
The German Army faces significant challenges in increasing women's participation, as their current representation is only about 13.7%, despite the official target of reaching 20%. Many women refuse to serve as soldiers due to attitudes of gender discrimination and the difficulty of balancing military service with family life, with many leaving the Army early after marriage or starting a family. Additionally, incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination discourage women from joining or remaining in service, with ongoing investigations into serious incidents within the parachute units that have led to the dismissal of several soldiers and the resignation of leaders. Although support services such as care and protection have improved, the proportion of women in senior positions remains very low, with only three women among 220 generals. Army officials affirm that increasing female representation will help improve the overall performance of the military.
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