Compulsory rule would promote unity, purpose

Compulsory rule would promote unity, purpose

As a libertarian and conservative, I understand that compulsory national service could seem like an infringement on personal freedom. But I still think it is worth exploring under specific guidelines.

The Bundeswehr will be better equipped financially in the future. However, in addition to weapons and new barracks, more soldiers will also be needed for the armed forces. These are the results of the Defense Group – an overview.

In the discussion about a re-introduction of compulsory military service or a compulsory social service year, Federal President Steinmeier hastens to stress that he hopes that the future government will take up this lively debate and continue it. Aid agencies, on the other hand, are critical.

The Union wants a return to compulsory military service, whereas the SPD advocates a voluntary "new military service" - also from the Greens comes a proposal. What it is about and who has what demands.

Union and SPD argue about what conscription should look like. The bad news is that both models of the parties do not make the force more addictive.

Faced with the threat, the defense of Germany must be at the centre of interest, not without an army that could endure a longer war.