German Court Upholds Soldier's Dismissal Over Trust, Not Vaccination
The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has ruled in the final instance that the dismissal of a German soldier, Hauptfeldwebel W., was lawful. The soldier's refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 was not the primary reason for his removal from service.
The soldier, Hauptfeldwebel W., was dismissed following statements he made to his superiors. He reportedly expressed a loss of trust in military leadership, stating that he would not follow marching orders. The court confirmed that these statements were sufficient grounds for his removal from service.
The court clarified that the soldier's refusal to be vaccinated did not play a role in the decision. Although there was a mandatory vaccination requirement in the German armed forces from 2021 to 2024, the court ruled that the soldier's statements about his trust in leadership were the determining factor.
The dismissal of Hauptfeldwebel W. from the German army has been legally upheld. His refusal to be vaccinated was not the cause of his dismissal, as the court confirmed that his statements about his trust in military leadership were the key issue.
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