German here as well. For one I (and probably many others as well) aren't expecting any war on German ground anytime soon (let's hope for the best). But maybe "

German here as well. For one I (and probably many others as well) aren't expecting any war on German ground anytime soon (let's hope for the best). But maybe "fighting a war for your country" implies quite a bit of patriotism. If there's ever been a country where concept of patriotism.. let's say slightly differs from other countries - yes, it's Germany. Trying to write this as objective as possible: Big (compared other countries at least) parts of the population already wouldn't want to run around with a German flag. Some already see all the flags during football world cup season as "too patriotic". I'm torn. I think I'd describe myself as very much not a patriot. I like living in Germany, looking at some things I'm even glad. But I don't see anything inherently good in German. I surely wouldn't object to being a "European citizen" with such a passport.