Elite German army unit accused of sexual harassment, drug use and making Nazi salutes
Scandal comes as Berlin tries to strengthen the military and boost recruitment
Scandal comes as Berlin tries to strengthen the military and boost recruitment

Decision follows coalition dispute over push for bill to include automatic return to conscription

Bundestag asked to sign off on multibillion contracts, including a €21bn order for soldiers’ protective equipment

Objections from Social Democrats jeopardise efforts to boost country’s armed forces

Rift within AfD deepens as anti-Nato wing appears to prevail ahead of September vote in eastern states

Berlin publishes its first military strategy since second world war

Data from selection of companies and start-ups suggests limited success in hiring from embattled auto sector