Bundeswehr receives significantly more applications

Black and red wants to double the number of soldiers and reservists by 2029 – on SPD wish but without compulsory military service. The Union fits in despite great concerns. For the planning this means: huge dark fields.

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In view of the threat from Russia, the Bundeswehr wants to attract significantly more people. However, it is rather less successful and lags behind its goals. Last year, however, progress was said to have been made - including with female soldiers.

The Bundeswehr has young people's concerns. Now a new military service model is to help. The number of interested parties increased last - according to a media report to about 52,000 applications.

The Bundeswehr is recording an increasing influx. In the past year, around 52,000 people applied, the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung reports, referring to figures from the army's personnel office. This is an increase of 18.5 percent compared to 2023. The higher number of applicants is not yet equivalent to an increase in the total number of soldiers.

The Bundeswehr is recording an increase in applications. Boris Pistorius expects to speed up the introduction of a new military service model.