The German Defense Ministry on Tuesday announced plans to facilitate and expedite the deportation of suspects Army extremists without lengthy disciplinary proceedings.
“The recent raids and arrests among the citizens of the Reich show how important it is to remain vigilant and to act resolutely by all means of the rule of law against extremists and enemies of the constitution,” Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said in a statement. declaration.
Lambrecht also added that “fighting extremism is also a top priority in the Bundeswehr”.
He explained that a bill drawn up by his ministry establishes that “infidelity to the constitution” is grounds for dismissal.
He also added that this would allow the authorities to speed up what could be a lengthy process of removing extremists from the military, “of course while preserving all the principles of due process”.
The draft goes beyond a more limited plan drawn up last year under Lambrecht’s predecessor, which has been criticized for being applicable only to certain categories of military personnel.
coup attempt
The change had been in the works for months, but the announcement came after last week’s revelations of an alleged coup in which more than 20 people linked to the Reich’s far-right movement were arrested.
Among those arrested was a soldier serving in Germany’s KSK special forces, who had previously been scrutinized for what officials described as the soldiers’ far-right beliefs.
