Press Release: Submission of the Final Report of the 1st Committee of Inquiry (Afghanistan) to Bundestag Vice President Özoğuz
- Berlin, February 11, 2025 *
Today, the 1st Committee of Inquiry of the German Bundestag (Afghanistan) submitted its final report to Bundestag Vice President Aydan Özoğuz. The report summarizes the findings of the committee’s year-long investigation into the German military mission in Afghanistan and its consequences.
Key Findings
The report concludes that the German military mission in Afghanistan was largely unsuccessful. It failed to achieve its stated goals of stabilizing the country, promoting democracy, and combating terrorism. Instead, the mission contributed to the country’s instability and violence.
The report also finds that the German government made several mistakes in its handling of the mission. These mistakes include:
- Overestimating the capabilities of the Afghan government and security forces
- Underestimating the strength of the Taliban
- Failing to develop a clear exit strategy
Consequences
The report’s findings have significant consequences for Germany. The report calls for a fundamental re-evaluation of Germany’s foreign policy and military interventions. It also recommends that the German government provide more support to Afghan refugees and work to promote stability in the region.
Reactions
The report has been met with mixed reactions. Some politicians have praised the report for its thoroughness and honesty. Others have criticized the report for being too critical of the German government.
The German government has said that it will carefully consider the report’s findings. The government has also said that it is committed to learning from its mistakes and improving its foreign policy and military interventions.
Conclusion
The 1st Committee of Inquiry’s final report is a valuable contribution to the debate about Germany’s role in Afghanistan. The report’s findings will help to shape Germany’s foreign policy and military interventions in the years to come.
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