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59% of Germans Hesitant to Defend Homeland, Survey Reveals

8/5/2025

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A striking Forsa survey shows that 59% of Germans would hesitate to defend their homeland in the event of an attack, with a mere 16% ready to take up arms. Alarmingly, 41% believe the Bundeswehr is inadequately equipped. However, there’s a strong push for change, as 92% of CDU/CSU and 75% of SPD/Green voters support doubling the defense budget.

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A striking Forsa survey shows that 59% of Germans would hesitate to defend their homeland in the event of an attack, with a mere 16% ready to take up arms. Alarmingly, 41% believe the Bundeswehr is inadequately equipped. However, there’s a strong push for change, as 92% of CDU/CSU and 75% of SPD/Green voters support doubling the defense budget.