Germany

In 2024, Germany cleared 1.21km² of cluster munition-contaminated area—a 39% increase on the previous year—and exceeding its target for the year. This increase was due to continuity with personnel, increased use of machinery, better training for new staff, and improved weather conditions, although significant environmental and operational constraints may impede future progress.

• Germany should expand use of machinery in clearance operations wherever feasible to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on manual methods.

• Germany should ensure its new tender process does not interrupt clearance while preserving institutional knowledge.

• Germany should address the low representation of women in operational clearance roles.

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