Berlin to decide on mandatory military service by mid-2027
Germany is considering reviving compulsory military service by mid-2027 instead of relying on volunteers, due to the difficulty in recruiting enough volunteers, as only over 530 recruits have joined between January and May. The chairman of the Defense Committee in Parliament confirmed that a final decision must be made before July 31, 2027, and that the new system will involve an annual conscription to address the volunteer shortage, including 18-year-old men. This move comes as Berlin seeks to strengthen its armed forces to counter Russian threats, along with a call for Europe to increase its military independence and invest in armament, amid rising international tensions.
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