Pistorius celebrates 70 years of the Bundeswehr: Saarland shows the flag for freedom!

Pistorius celebrates 70 years of the Bundeswehr: Saarland shows the flag for freedom!

On November 10, 2025, a special event took place in the Ludwigskirche in Saarbrücken on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Bundeswehr. Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) took part in the swearing-in of the new soldiers and underlined the importance of the Bundeswehr for the security of Germany and Europe. In his speech, Pistorius emphasized that peace and freedom in Europe can no longer be taken for granted. This statement reflects the current security policy challenges.

Boris Pistorius promised the recruits that the Bundeswehr would be well equipped, a crucial point in the current discussion about the defense capability of the armed forces. The decision to change the Basic Law and the associated billion-dollar investments in the army was made consciously in order to strengthen the defense structures and adapt them to the new circumstances.

Social support and empowerment

Anke Rehlinger, the Prime Minister of Saarland, reinforced Pistorius' words and called for broad social support for the Bundeswehr. She pointed out that the Bundeswehr guarantees the freedom of everyone and therefore plays a central role in society. Rehlinger recalled the responsibility associated with securing freedom and peace.

Boris Pistorius' last visit to Saarland took place in September 2024, when he announced the construction of a new armored personnel carrier, the Patria. This step is seen as part of broader efforts to rearm and modernize the Bundeswehr.

For further information on the anchoring of the Bundeswehr in the Basic Law and the Bundeswehr's current initiatives and reforms, interested citizens can visit the websites of the Bundeswehr and the Federal Ministry of Defense. The report on today's event will also be available in the SR info news.