Alfons Mais
Alfons Mais is a high-ranking officer in the German Bundeswehr, currently serving as the Chief of the Army. He has been vocal about the urgent need for increased military funding and a restructured defense strategy to prepare Germany for potential conflicts, particularly in light of rising tensions with Russia and changing global security dynamics.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 64,350 | $3,845,000 | 2,953$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 628,066 | 492 | $5,500 | 4$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,647 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 86,495,382 | 67,489 | $3,863,300 | 2,973$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
General Alfons Mais warns that current force levels in Berlin are far below what NATO expects according to new planning goals for 2035.
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Montenegro:
Alfons Mais is the commander of the German army who emphasized the need for an increase in active soldiers to meet NATO goals.
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Germany:
Alfons Mais is a lawyer who has commented on the weaknesses of the Bundeswehr in drone defense following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Switzerland:
Alfons Mais was the previous Army Chief who publicly criticized the state of the German Army.
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Germany:
Alfons Mais is being replaced as the Inspector of the Army by Christian Freuding.
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Germany:
Alfons Mais is a former Inspector of the Army who has been vocal about the challenges facing the Bundeswehr.
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Liechtenstein:
General Alfons Mais encourages the German defense industry to focus on mass production.
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Ukraine:
German Army Commander Alfons Mais stated that Russia's mobilization indicates their forces are quickly gaining firepower.
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Germany:
Alfons Mais, the Inspector General of the Army, noted that the army is 'bare' shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Germany:
Heeresinspekteur Alfons Mais noted that the army is 'bare' shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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