Many reactions were caused by the decision of the German army (Bundeswehr) to invite … Darth Vader from Star Wars to unveil their new space program.

The image of Lieutenant General Michael Trout giving a speech in front of the new offices of the space agency, surrounded by Darth Vader, stormtroopers and officials of the… Empire, was not only surreal, but also reminiscent of its Nazi past. Germany.

It is common knowledge that the inspiration for the Empire in the Star Wars universe was Hitler and the Nazis. In this fictional universe, the Empire has committed many crimes (including genocide), and even the uniforms of its military resemble those of the Nazis.

The reaction of the German press and social networks was different. “It would have been more successful if Star Wars characters from the resistance had been invited. Instead, the Bundeswehr chose to use the Nazis, ”comments the Berliner Kurier newspaper.

On social media, some applauded the German space agency’s sense of humor, but others had more negative comments.

Responding to criticism, the German military noted that Star Wars characters were invited to promote a good cause, including to raise donations for an organization that helps military families with disabled children.

According to the Telegraph

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