Germany Approves Draft Law Requiring Young Men to Answer Voluntary Military Service Survey

Published on November 6, 2024

Germany’s cabinet has approved a draft law requiring young men to respond to a survey about their willingness to serve in the German military. The country is seeking to boost troop numbers to meet NATO obligations without reinstating conscription, which was abolished in 2011. Under the draft law, about 300,000 teenagers turning 18 in Germany next year will be required to inform the government whether they are interested in serving in the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr. Under the model proposed, teenage boys must fill out a digital survey. Girls will have the option of filling out the survey should they wish to. Germany currently has 180,000 soldiers and wants to increase this number to 203,000 by 2031, along with 60,000 reservists....

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