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Iran war threatens German soldiers and civilians in Dubai
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The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has led to counterattacks endangering German soldiers in Jordan and Iraq as well as civilians in Dubai. More than 500 Bundeswehr soldiers are stationed in the region, and drone attacks occurred at two sites. In Dubai, residents were woken by rocket alerts.
Kiel's city council has rejected proposals for a referendum on selling the former MFG-5 site in Holtenau-Ost. An information campaign will be launched instead. Negotiations between the city and the Bundeswehr continue.
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The faction of Die Linke/Die Partei is requesting a citizen's referendum in the upcoming council meeting on the sale of the former MFG-5 site in Kiel-Holtenau to the Bundeswehr. Negotiations are in the final phase after an apparent agreement on March 6. New demands have caused the timeline to slip.
Germany's Bundestag budget committee is deciding today on defense projects worth over 50 billion euros. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius highlights planning certainty for industry, while Greens politician Sahra Nanni criticizes the short processing time.
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The German armed forces have postponed a key digital project. The new SAP software S/4Hana for administration, materials, and logistics was set to launch at the end of October but will now go live in the second quarter of 2026. The delay stems from technical issues and insufficient operational readiness.