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https://www.joe.ie/news/germany-to-introduce-compulsory-military-service-screening-amidst-growing-tensions-with-russia-849997
Germany to introduce compulsory military service screening amidst growing tensions with Russia
The new law will be active from 2028
With its fractious relationship with Russia showing no signs of improvement, Germany is set to introduce compulsory military service to 18-year-olds.
Per T-Online, US president Donald Trump’s proposed ditching of European security support has now forced German chancellor Friedrich Merz into spearheading increased military numbers.
The armed forces – known as the Bundeswehr – currently boasts 182,000 serving personnel, and this new push wants 80,000 more.
To make this a reality, all 18-year-old men will have to fill out a questionnaire about their interest to serve from 2028, whilst women can do so voluntarily.
Germany to introduce compulsory military service screening amidst growing tensions with Russia
The new law will be active from 2028
With its fractious relationship with Russia showing no signs of improvement, Germany is set to introduce compulsory military service to 18-year-olds.
Per T-Online, US president Donald Trump’s proposed ditching of European security support has now forced German chancellor Friedrich Merz into spearheading increased military numbers.
The armed forces – known as the Bundeswehr – currently boasts 182,000 serving personnel, and this new push wants 80,000 more.
To make this a reality, all 18-year-old men will have to fill out a questionnaire about their interest to serve from 2028, whilst women can do so voluntarily.
