German army creates ‘reality show’ to boost popularity, critics warn of distortions

‘The German army (Bundeswehr) is set to launch a new reality show covering the daily life of fresh recruits. The project, aimed at boosting the popularity of the military, faces mounting criticism from politicians, the public and activists.
The reality show, titled ‘The Recruits’, depicts the daily lives of 12 army newcomers during their basic training. The show is split into 90 episodes of about five minutes each and will be put on the Bundeswehr YouTube channel every day, starting from November 1. The project is part of a larger campaign by the government to fill the ranks of the Bundeswehr with new recruits.’

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