Germany votes for compulsory military service
According to the draft law, if there is a need for and there are not enough volunteers, the men who are to serve can be chosen by drawing lots.
Soldiers in a European country.
Germany will vote on compulsory military service today, according to which, if necessary, and if there are not enough volunteers, the men to serve may be chosen by lot. The bill was passed by the Council of Ministers in August and has now reached the Bundestag for approval.
According to the draft law themandatory recruitment will be activated if circumstances so require, in which case the selection will be made by zozobra. From 2026, young people over the ageof 18 in Germany will receive a questionnaire in which they will be asked about their abilities and willingness to perform military service.
Those who are interested in voluntary military service in the questionnaire will then be evaluated in order to determine their mental, physical and character. From July 2027, all men born after 2008, whether or not they are interested in the service, will be required to undergo a mandatory medical examination.
The measure is not to the liking of all citizens, and they have organised demonstrations and protests at different points in Germany.
Military service in Europe
With this measure Germany joins the countries that have announced the re-establishment of military service this year.
Croatia agreed in October to restore compulsory military service, which will last for two months, and the first soldiers will start operating at the beginning of the year.
Belgium has sent a letter to 150,000 17-year-old boysinviting them to military service and promising them a monthly salary of 2,000 euros.
France has announced that itwill resume voluntary and remunerated military service in the summer of 2026.
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