No Draft Return Needed

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed confidence that the military’s personnel needs could be met without reinstating compulsory military service, provided the increase in troop numbers continues. The armed forces have around 190,000 personnel, their highest number in 13 years. The minister stressed, however, that this assessment did not mean conscription was permanently ruled out.

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