Germany is close to regaining compulsory military service
The German Government has introduced a new system of voluntary recruitment of young people, although it is not ruled out that the military service that was suspended in 2011 will be restored if the new system does not achieve sufficient troops.
Germany is one step away from the resumption of the compulsory military service system , which was suspended in 2011. For the time being, the Executive has submitted a new Voluntary Bill new with the aim of increasing the number of young soldiers. However, the Government expects that if recruitment targets are not achieved, military service will be re-enforced.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has explained that, despite high defense spending, the army is not "strong enough," so Merz has announced that the government will begin sending letters to young people who turn 18 to list .
Berlin's target is 260,000 active soldiers , about 80,000 more than the current ones.
Boris Pistorius, Defentsa ministroa
"Germany's duty is to be Europe's largest conventional army."
"Germany's obligation is to be the largest conventional army in Europe Europe," Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stressed.
According to the new bill, new recruits will receive a net salary of around EUR 2 000 immediately after entry, and the army will take full responsibility for health safety.
With this measure, Germany wants to strengthen the army, without ruling out the recovery of compulsory military service.
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