
Anonymous study by Defense Minister Pistorius reveals systemic problem
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Defense Minister Pistorius commissioned an anonymous dark field study to determine the extent of sexual misconduct in the Bundeswehr.
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The problem is systemic. Dark field study provides shocking figures about sexual harassment in the Bundeswehr
Defense Minister Pistorius used an anonymous study to shed light on how widespread sexual misconduct is in the troops. The sometimes dramatic results reveal a systemic problem.
By Matthias Gebauer
November 11, 2026, 5:48 a.m

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