Germany plans limited military conscription for national need

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has proposed a bill that would allow for the reintroduction of military conscription in times of national need. This marks a significant shift in defense policy. The bill, if passed, would enable the government to call up conscripts with parliamentary approval, addressing potential shortfalls in the armed forces. This comes as a compromise between calls for mandatory service and opposition to such a move. This proposal follows the suspension of compulsory military service in 2011 and is a response to the evolving security landscape in Europe. The government aims to have the new military service scheme in place by 2026.