When does the lecture take place?

The lecture starts on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Volunteer Fire Department Buxheim located at St.-Denis-d'Anjou-Str. 2 in Buxheim.

Who will present on this evening?

The speaker is retired Lieutenant General Horst Martin, a former senior Air Force officer and deputy commander of the Allied Air Forces in Ramstein.

What topics will the lecture cover?

Topics include the security situation of Germany and Europe, military capability, societal changes, voluntary military service, and a European security architecture without U.S. support.

Will there be a discussion after the lecture?

Yes. Afterwards, Horst Martin will be available for additions, remarks, questions, and an extensive discussion with the audience.

What is the entry fee?

A specific ticket price or confirmed information about free admission is not documented.

Emergency Lecture Buxheim 2026

Name: 2029 - Are We Prepared for the Emergency in Germany?
Start: 2026-10-13T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-13T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Freiwillige Feuerwehr Buxheim

Germany in the Emergency: Horst Martin Asks the Crucial Question

How well are Germany and Europe prepared for a potential emergency? This question will be addressed by retired Lieutenant General Horst Martin on October 13, 2026, during a lecture in Buxheim. The focus will be on the current security situation, defense capability, and the societal challenges of a changed European security architecture.

Understanding Security Policy

Horst Martin sheds light on the security situation of Germany and Europe from the perspective of an experienced Air Force officer. During his active service, he completed over 3,500 flight hours, primarily on the F-104 Starfighter and PA-200 Tornado, and was most recently the deputy commander of Allied Air Forces in Ramstein.

His lecture combines military experience with a political and social context. It addresses the question of what consequences the international situation has for politics, armed forces, and society.

Military Capability, Mandatory Service, and Social Responsibility

A key focus is on the legal and societal conditions that hinder necessary deterrence and defense capability. Possible changes within society and the role of voluntary military service will also be discussed.

The event experience is aimed at visitors who wish to better understand security policy developments and place current debates in context firsthand. The organization as a public lecture creates space for concentrated information and subsequent exchange.

Focus on European Security Architecture

Particularly relevant is the view of Germany's and Europe's military positioning. Horst Martin discusses what a European security architecture might look like without U.S. support and what requirements arise from this for the armed forces.

The audience's mood is expected to be characterized by attentiveness and a willingness to discuss: The lecture connects strategic questions with concrete impacts on coexistence and political responsibility in Europe.

Lecture with Subsequent Discussion

At the end, General Martin will answer the central question of the evening: Is Germany prepared for the emergency? There will be an opportunity for additions, remarks, questions, and an extensive discussion with the audience afterwards.

Conclusion: The evening offers a well-founded security policy classification, personal insights from a former high-ranking officer, and room for open exchange. Those who wish to deepen the debate about defense capability, mandatory service, and Europe's future substantively will experience an informative lecture with direct audience interaction in Buxheim.