Germany’s military has a new recruiting tool: Kebab wrappers

“The restaurants receive the branded packaging at no cost,” the statement read.

Germany is not the first European nation to reconsider its military recruitment efforts recently. In 2019, the British Army ran an advertising campaign targeting “snowflakes,” “selfie addicts,” and “phone zombies.” France began a nationwide multimedia recruitment effort in 2024, and since 2023, the Netherlands has offered young people the opportunity to spend a paid year in uniform.

This unique recruitment approach arises as Berlin strives to grow its armed forces. As of the end of July, the Bundeswehr had 186,705 active troops, reaching its highest number in 13 years, but is striving to exceed 260,000 by 2035 to fulfill NATO capability standards.


Comments

One response to “Germany’s military has a new recruiting tool: Kebab wrappers”

  1. the belgian Avatar
    the belgian

    Talk about a spicy way to enlist! Next thing you know, the Bundeswehr will be handing out doner kebabs during boot camp – “Join the army, get a free lunch!” 🍔😂

  2. night train Avatar
    night train

    Kebab wrappers, eh? Nothing screams “join the army” quite like a greasy pita! 🍔💂‍♂️ Talk about a recruitment strategy that’s just a bit too… saucy!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Last News

Germany’s military has a new recruiting tool: Kebab wrappers

Germany’s military has a new recruiting tool: Kebab wrappers

“The restaurants receive the branded packaging at no cost,” the statement read.
Germany is not the first European nation to reconsider its military recruitment efforts recently. In 2019, the British Army ran an advertising campaign targeting “snowflakes,” “selfie addicts,” and “phone zombies.” France began a nationwide multimedia recruitment effort i

Read More

The Latin Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception (1)

The Latin Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception (1)

By Archbishop Nathanael (Lvov)
A. Merzlyukin’s book, recently published, delves into the Latin dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering extensive material. However, it has shortcomings, such as a challenging presentation and some significant historical errors, particularly at the onset. On page 16, the respected church historian Bishop Eusebius of Caesarea, a

Read More

MEP Demands Clarity on Proposed Overhaul of EU’s ETS Scheme

MEP Demands Clarity on Proposed Overhaul of EU’s ETS Scheme

The European Commission has proposed major adjustments to the EU’s influential Emission Trading System (ETS).
The ETS is the main scheme underpinning Europe’s carbon market.
The proposal aims to ensure that the revenues from carbon costs provide tangible results for Europe’s decarbonising industry.
The revision introduces a conditional allowance scheme that ties part of the free allocation to in

Read More

Warum die politische Mitte online verliert – mit Clara von Nathusius

Warum die politische Mitte online verliert – mit Clara von Nathusius

I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that.

Read More

Brussels Theatre Company Launches New Autumn Season

Brussels Theatre Company Launches New Autumn Season

Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, two of the twentieth century’s greatest physicists, were once close friends working together to unlock the secrets of the atom.
Then the world went to war and they found themselves on opposite sides.
It’s 1941. Heisenberg, now a leading figure in Germany’s atomic research programme, is visiting Nazi-occupied Copenhagen to meet his former mentor, Bohr, and wife, M

Read More

Labour’s Farage Donor Crackdown Hits a Downing Street Roadblock

Labour’s Farage Donor Crackdown Hits a Downing Street Roadblock

Labour MPs are pushing for a cap on political donations to counteract Nigel Farage’s significant financial supporters. However, Andy Burnham is unlikely to fulfill their wishes. According to two officials familiar with government strategy, the elections bill, returning on Sept. 2, will not feature a universal domestic cap on political donations. While foreign interference and cryptocurrency donati

Read More

Council of Europe: Implementation of International Human Rights on Mental Health Set Back by Minority of Countries’ Struggles

Council of Europe: Implementation of International Human Rights on Mental Health Set Back by Minority of Countries’ Struggles

The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers is on summer break while reviewing a controversial draft Additional Protocol to the Oviedo Convention on human rights and biomedicine, focused on involuntary measures in psychiatry. This draft has faced significant opposition from several member states, the UN CRPD Committee, civil society groups, and national human rights institutions, who arg

Read More

EU Aid Announced for Two Crisis Regions

EU Aid Announced for Two Crisis Regions

The EU is stepping up aid to help tackle crises on two continents, in Africa and South America.
Aid will go towards the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and towards assistance for Colombia following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
On Tuesday, the European Commission said it was procuring diagnostic tests to help respond to the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in

Read More

Fedorov Overreaches in Election Bid Against Zelenskyy

Fedorov Overreaches in Election Bid Against Zelenskyy

War veteran Dmytro Koziatysnkyi, a protest movement leader, expressed concerns about holding elections during wartime, fearing societal disunity might affect the war’s progress. Economist Timothy Ash criticized ex-minister Fedorov’s push for an election, calling it a political misstep that could haunt his future presidential ambitions. Political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko observed that

Read More