Germany debates mandatory military service

merkur.de (German)

Germany's cabinet met to discuss controversial conscription plans, with Chancellor Merz and Defense Minister Pistorius presenting proposals. The government aims to increase active soldiers to 260,000 and reservists to 200,000 by the early 2030s, but the coalition is divided on the specifics. The plan includes mandatory questionnaires for all young men and women and mandatory medical examinations for 18-year-old men starting in 2028.


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