Bundeswehr study finds 72% of female, 31% of male soldiers report verbal harassment; Pistorius vows zero tolerance
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A German dark-field study found that 72 percent of female soldiers and 31 percent of male soldiers in the Bundeswehr reported having been verbally harassed at least once. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a consistent and firm response, pledging "zero tolerance" for sexual harassment in the military. The report was published by Die Welt, which also presented Pistorius's statement on the findings. The study's figures highlight the scale of the problem within the armed forces, while the minister's commitment signals a policy of strict action against such conduct.
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In a dark-field study, 72 percent of female soldiers and 31 percent of male soldiers reported having been verbally harassed at least once. Defense Minister Pistorius announced a consistent approach. Watch his statement here.
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Study Reveals Extent of Sexual Harassment in Bundeswehr as Pistorius Vows Zero Tolerance