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Germany Considers Voluntary Military Service Amid Security Concerns

8/27/2025

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Germany's cabinet approved a draft bill for voluntary military service due to heightened security concerns from Russia.
The initiative aims to double the number of trained reservists and may reinstate conscription if recruitment targets are not met.
The defense ministry noted a 28% increase in soldier recruits this year, the highest surge in recent years.

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Germany's cabinet approved a draft bill for voluntary military service due to heightened security concerns from Russia.
The initiative aims to double the number of trained reservists and may reinstate conscription if recruitment targets are not met.
The defense ministry noted a 28% increase in soldier recruits this year, the highest surge in recent years.