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The LocalGerman army struggles for fresh recruits as conscription threat grows
Germany has held its first ever "Veterans Day" to boost the image of the military as it races to find fresh recruits and a debate grows about whether to reinstate conscription.
Bratwurst, beer, brass music – but behind the family celebration for National Veterans Day in Berlin-Mitte, the protest against militarization and war is simmering.
Germany holds ‘Veterans Day’ as army seeks fresh recruits
Germany has held its first ever “Veterans Day” to boost the image of the military as it races to find fresh recruits and a debate grows about whether to reinstate conscription. The main event took place Sunday next to the parliament in Berlin, with the armed forces, known as the Bundeswehr, setting up booths, as well as a free outdoor concert, food trucks and games for children. Due to pacifist traditions stemming from its dark World War II hist…
On the first National Veteran Day, district president Walter Behrens spoke with reservists about the role of the Bundeswehr, challenges in capturing former soldiers and the debate about a re-introduction of conscription.
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