‘Systemic’ sexual misconduct in German armed forces, study finds

A recent study reveals that sexual misconduct in the German armed forces is significantly underreported, with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius acknowledging systemic issues in complaint handling. The report indicates that incidents are three to six times more prevalent than official statistics show. As Germany seeks to increase military recruitment, including women, the findings highlight a troubling environment, with 40% of female soldiers and about 20% of male soldiers reporting experiences of sexual misconduct in the past year.