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Germany Weighs Compulsory Military Service After Suspension 'Mistake'
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is preparing a draft bill aimed at making military service more attractive - while also including mechanisms for the potential reintroduction of compulsory military service if volunteer numbers fall short.
Germany to Reinstate Mandatory Military Draft Amid Escalating WW3 Fears
Germany is set to reinstate a mandatory military draft, driven by escalating fears of World War III, as Defence Minister Boris Pistorius pushes a new law to bolster national defense. The plan aims to make [...] The post Germany to Reinstate Mandatory Military Draft Amid Escalating WW3 Fears appeared first on The People's Voice.
The new military service should be based on voluntary action, says Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius. However, if the number of recruits is not sufficient, another clause must apply, says the SPD politician.
In the absence of volunteers, compulsory military service applies - according to the plans of Defense Minister Pistorius, a corresponding regulation is to be enshrined in the planned military service law.
Federal Defence Minister Pistorius wants to establish a return to compulsory military service in the planned military service law as an option.
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