The politics of naming German warships after people

Will the German Navy name ships after people again, and which names could be considered safe?

It may, but would likely choose distant historical figures or carefully vetted postwar leaders such as Konrad Adenauer to reduce the risk of later scandal.

Future personal names would probably favour distant historical figures whose reputations have been thoroughly examined. The reply suggests allowing at least 40 years after someone's death and treating Second World War associations cautiously because undiscovered conduct could create controversy. Konrad Adenauer is proposed as an exception from the more recent past, with his opposition to Nazism and standing as postwar chancellor offered in support. The German chancellor's aircraft already bearing his name provides an example of that commemorative acceptance.