Press

This is where journalists can find press releases and the contact information of the press spokespersons of the Ministry of Defence. For written inquiries to the Ministry, please use the address bmvgpresse@bmvg.bund.de only. After working hours and on weekends, you can reach us at +49 (0)30-1824 22201. Many Bundeswehr garrisons have press officers of their own to address your specific questions. You can find their contact information in the list of press information contacts (Presseverzeichnis).

Kategorie Press release

Starting a new Leopard Initiative

Date of publication: 07.02.2023

Kategorie Press release

Germany supports Moldova

Date of publication: 12.01.2023

Kategorie Press release

Ukraine: Lambrecht coordinates with U.S. counterpart Austin

Date of publication: 06.01.2023

Kategorie Press release

German-French squadron under construction in Evreux

Date of publication: 02.09.2021

Kategorie Press release

German Minister of Defense will visit Ramstein Air Base

Date of publication: 11.08.2021

Kategorie Press release

VTC of Kramp-Karrenbauer and Chinese Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe

Date of publication: 08.07.2021

All press releases

Spokespersons

The Federal Ministry of Defence has several spokespersons responsible for the various subject areas of defence policy and the armed forces.

Mister
Michael Stempfle
Chief of Information Office and Spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Defence

Chief of Information Office and Spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Defence

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22201

Tasks
Chief of the Press and Information Office
Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence
Publisher of the central MoDMinistry of Defence and Bundeswehr media

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Colonel (GS)
Arne Collatz
Press Section Chief

Press Section Chief

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22201

Colonel (GS) Arne Collatz is Press Section Chief in the Executive Staff
Tasks
Press Section Chief in the MoDMinistry of Defence Executive Staff
Deputy MoDMinistry of Defence spokesperson

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N.N.
Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for policy matters and general press activities of the Bundeswehr

Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for policy matters and general press activities of the Bundeswehr

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22215

Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence for policy matters and general press activities of the Bundeswehr.
Subjects

General press activities of the Bundeswehr
Requests for interviews with the Federal Minister of Defence
Commander (MC)
Dorothea Westhoff-Germano
Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Armed Forces and Medical Service

Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Armed Forces and Medical Service

Phone number 030 1824-22219

Commander (MC) Dorothea Westhoff-Germano is the spokeswoman for Armed Forces and Medical Service
Subjects
Leadership development, morale and social situation,
Civic education,
The Bundeswehr's place in society,
Military history and tradition,
Armed Forces Commissioner,
Military chaplaincy service,
Medical Service matters.

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Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
Boris Schnelle
Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for matters regarding the Joint Support Service

Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for matters regarding the Joint Support Service

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22216

Joint support tasks have been consolidated in the JSS in order to reduce duplication of efforts and redundancies present in previous structures. Spokesman for matters regarding the Joint Support Service (JSS) is Lieutenant Colonel (GS) Boris Schnelle.
Subjects
Military Counterintelligence Service,
Territorial tasks,
Administrative assistance,
Transfer of materiel to other countries, equipment aid,
Bundeswehr stationing,
Sports promotion,
Reservists,
Other Joint Support Service matters.

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Regierungsdirektorin (OF- 4)
Alessa Jeske
Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Personnel and Recruitment matters

Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Personnel and Recruitment matters

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22208

Alessa Jeske is your point of contact for personnel and recruitment matters at the Federal Ministry of Defence.
Topics
Military and civilian personnel,
The Bundeswehr as an employer brand,
Recruitment of military personnel,
Recruitment of civilian personnel,
Equal opportunities,
Voluntary military Service.

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Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
Jörn Klappa
Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence of the Chief of Defence

Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence of the Chief of Defence

Phone number 030 1824-22215

Spokesman of the Chief of Defence

Subjects
UN observer missions,
Humanitarian aid operations,
VNVereinte Nationen, UNMISSUnited Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNAMIDNations-African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur, EUTM SOMEuropean Union Training Mission Somalia, EUTMEuropean Union Training Mission MALI, MINUSMAMultidimensionnelle Intégrée des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation au Mali, MINURSOThe United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara,
Operational readiness situation of the Bundeswehr,
Enabling and enhancing,
Defence Committee,
Chief of Defence matters.

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Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
Thomas Kolatzki
Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Army matters

Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Army matters

Phone number 0049 30 1824-22214

Thomas Kolatzki is the spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Defence for Army matters.
Subjects
Multinational corps,
MN JHQ,
RS, UNAMAUnited Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, KFORKosovo Force, eFP Battle Group LTU,
Army matters.

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Regierungsdirektorin (OF- 4)
Sarah Ruschel
Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Armament matters

Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Armament matters

Phone number 030 1824-22220

Subjects
General armaments process,
Armaments projects,
Materiel readiness of the Bundeswehr.

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Regierungsdirektorin (OF-4)
Nadine Krüger
Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Defence Administration Questions of Administration

Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Defence Administration Questions of Administration

Phone number 030 1824-22213

Nadine Krüger will answer all your questions on defence administration
Subjects
Legal matters,
Budget,
Infrastructure,
Compliance management,
Military Personnel Working Hours Ordinance,
Fire safety, environmental protection,
Clothing and personal equipment,
Allied forces in Germany.

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Lieutenant Colonel (GS)
Mitko Müller
Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Air Force and cyber and information technology matters

Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for Air Force and cyber and information technology matters

Phone number +49 30 1824-22217

Lieutenant Colonel (GS) Mitko Müller is your point of contact for Air Force and cyber and information technology matters at the Federal Ministry of Defence.
Subjects
Military aviation,
Bundeswehr Aviation Office,
OSCEOrganisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe,
Training support Iraq,
Counter DAESH,
Other Air Force matters
Cyber security,
Cyber reserve,
Social networks,
Bundeswehr ITInformationstechnik Equipment,
Digitization
CID matters.

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Commander
Christina Routsi
Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for the Navy matters

Spokeswoman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for the Navy matters

Phone number 030 1824-22218

Commander Christina Routsi answers your questions regarding Navy matters.
Subjects
NATO,
EU,
NATO RESPONSE FORCE,
EU Battle Groups,
UNIFILUnited Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Atalanta, EUNAVFORMED, Sea Guardian,
Other Navy matters.

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Regierungsdirektor (OF-4)
Arslan Deichsel
Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for matters relating to defense alliances

Spokesman of the MoDMinistry of Defence for matters relating to defense alliances

Phone number 030 1824-22205

Regierungsdirektor (OF-4) Arslan Deichsel is your point of contact at the Federal Ministry for Defence for matters concerning the presidency of the Council of the EU.
Topics
Presidency of the Council of the EU
EU-NATO Cooperation
Common Security and Defence Policy
European Union
PESCOPermanent Structured Cooperation

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