Operation Zeitenwende - An interim assessment. What society and the Bundeswehr must achieve

Information from the organiser:

Three years ago, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz proclaimed a "turning point" - in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, which violated international law. This war marked the end of a rules-based security order and poses new challenges for democracies worldwide. At the same time, global conflicts are intensifying due to climate change and growing migration pressure.

The German government has set the initial course with a national security strategy and a special fund of 100 billion euros for the Bundeswehr. But what about the security of Germany and Europe? What impact is this turning point having on our society and the Bundeswehr? And where is further action needed?

We would like to discuss these questions with experts and take stock. We cordially invite you to join us in the discussion!

Welcome, Wolfgang Höffken, Thuringia Regional Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Introduction and moderation, Hans-Joachim Schaprian, retired colonel

Discussion impulses

• Lieutenant General Gert Nultsch, Head of Planning Department at the Federal Ministry of Defence
• Georg Maier, Thuringian Minister of the Interior, Municipal Affairs and Regional Development
• Professor Dr Sophia Hoffmann, holder of the professorship of International Politics and Conflict Research at the University of Erfurt
• Lieutenant Colonel Andreas Obst, Deputy Commander Thuringia State Command
   

Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to continue the discussion in smaller groups over a snack.