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Germany's Parliament Approves Plan to Attract More Military Recruits as Europe Seeks to Counter Russia

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By Issy Ronald, Stephanie Halasz and Sophie Tanno, CNN - The German Bundestag voted Friday in favor of a bill that would allow the country to move toward mandatory military service, as tensions with Russia fuel calls for Europe to become more independent from the US security umbrella. The controversial bill was ultimately passed by a relatively solid majority: 323 lawmakers voted in favor, 272 against, and one abstained. The measure aims to incr…

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The German Bundestag voted this Friday for a bill that allows the country to move towards compulsory military service, while tensions with Russia push for calls for Europe to become more independent of the umbrella of...

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According to the Bundestag resolution on military service: How the forced design works, what you need to know about questionnaires and compulsory military service.

·Berlin, Germany
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The Bundestag has adopted the law for a new military service of Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD).

·Dortmund, Germany
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BERLIN (AP) — The German legislators approved on Friday the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to increase the ranks of its armed forces in the face of growing concern about the threat posed by Russia. The initiative also contemplates mandatory medical examinations for young people. The measure does not reach [...] Entry Is Europe preparing for something? now Germany approves plan to attract more recruits wa…

The Bundestag has approved the law for a new military service. A majority of the deputies voted by name for the plans of the Federal Government, which provide for a mandatory design of young men and the reintroduction of the military registration. © dpa-infocom, dpa:251205-99-838636/1

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·Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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rtl.lu broke the news in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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