Germany's plans to expand its military to 260,000 active-duty personnel by the mid-2030s face a majo
· Berlin, Germany
Germany's plans to expand its military to 260,000 active-duty personnel by the mid-2030s face a major challenge after a survey revealed widespread sexual misconduct within the armed forces. A survey of 45,000 soldiers found that two in five women experienced sexual misconduct in the past year, while 2% of personnel reported sexualized violence. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called the findings a systemic problem, pledging tougher investigations, sanctions and victim support. The revelations come as Germany accelerates its military buildup in response to Russian aggression, with troop number