Germany wants to know who is willing to fight – DW – 11/06/2024
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Germany has been struggling to fill the army's ranks since abolishing compulsory military service. Under a new draft law, young men would be obligated to declare their interest in serving in the military.

Summary

Germany’s government approved a draft law requiring young men to indicate their willingness to serve in the military, aiming to increase military participation without reintroducing conscription.

The survey will target around 300,000 18-year-old males in 2024, with young women given the option to participate. This initiative follows years of recruitment challenges since Germany ended compulsory service in 2011.

With a growing focus on defense in response to Russian aggression, Germany seeks to increase its military personnel from 180,000 to 203,000 by 2030.

  • atlas@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    5 days ago

    this is most likely from feeling let down by the liberal party. especially since they seem to push in a direction that only profits them

    sadly, i don’t see the ndp gaining any popular votes and people will flock to conservative nutcases hoping for change