Minister Tanner starts military service commission for new security strategies
Minister Tanner starts military service commission for new security strategies
Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner gave the official starting signal for the newly founded “military service commission” on June 2, 2025. This commission, under the direction of Major General Erwin Hateseder, is made up of 23 members who will volunteer their functions. The first session took place in the Federal Ministry of State Defense with the aim of advising the further development of military and community service as well as the personnel filling of the militia. Tanner explained that the security policy situation in Europe has deteriorated, which underlines the need for a strongly established Bundeswehr as a strategic reserve in Austria. A first report with three suggestions is to be submitted by the end of the year to ensure the operational readiness of the Federal Army and to strengthen the exercise activity, as ots.at.The Commission will not only consist of military experts, but also include representatives from different areas of life. These include members of the federal ministries, the civilian sporting agency as well as the economy and youth. The future sessions will be convened if necessary to address the pressing security policy challenges that are further tightened by persistent conflicts and natural disasters.
adjustments in the military structure
The discussion about compulsory military service and the militia is becoming increasingly important. According to Kleinezeitung.at, fundamental changes in the structure and training of the basic military service could be pending. It is considered how compulsory military service designs more attractive and at the same time reacted more flexibly to the requirements of modern threats. These considerations happen against the background that security policy no longer consists only from military aspects, but also emphasized the intellectual national defense.
The security policy strategy is to be presented to the National Council in order to enable a cross -party discussion. The involvement of the population in the security policy processes by citizen dialogues and townhalls is also sought. Tanner emphasizes that the defense is not allowed to end on the barrack fence and that a comprehensive understanding of security is necessary, which also takes into account disinformation and cyber threats, as [Weekend.at] (https://www.weekend.at/politik/icherheitstrategie-neutralitaet- new) shows.
strengthen social resilience
A central concern of the new security strategy is to strengthen social resilience. The technical equipment is important in order to be able to react to hybrid threats. The minister emphasizes that schools should play a crucial role by conveying media literacy and democratic resistance. These steps are essential to ensure the protection of democratic values, social stability and state sovereignty.
The military service committee also represented various advisory members who represent different disciplines. These include representatives of the youth council, the community service and the Chamber of Commerce. Through this variety of opinions and expertise, the Commission will try to find the best possible solutions for the challenges of the coming years and to continue to guarantee Austria's security.
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