Germany’s 28% Military Recruitment Spike Amid Russia Tensions

Germany Sees 28% Surge In Military Recruitment In 2025

🇩🇪 Germany’s Ministry of Defense has reported a 28% increase in Bundeswehr recruitment in 2025 compared to the same period last year. As of the end of July, 13,750 new recruits have joined, bringing the total active personnel to approximately 183,100 servicemembers. This surge is also mirrored in the 15% rise in voluntary service among young Germans, driven largely by targeted recruitment efforts and growing public concern over international s…

Germany’s 28% Military Recruitment Spike Amid Russia Tensions

Germany’s armed forces have reported a significant surge in recruitment this year amid heightened tensions with Russia and debates over NATO’s military posture.

German military ramping up recruitment – defense ministry - The Press United

Moscow has meanwhile accused Berlin of playing a key role in fueling “hysterical Russophobia” in Europe The German armed forces have reported a 28% increase in new recruits from January to late July compared to the same period last year. Moscow has repeatedly criticized NATO for moving towards what it calls “reckless militarization.”  According to […]