Students Across Germany Protest Possible Return of Compulsory Military Service

By admin September 26, 2026 No comment

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School strikes and demonstrations are taking place across Germany in opposition to the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protesters in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Kiel and Frankfurt have called on the government to rule out mandatory service, with organisers saying more than 100 demonstrations are planned. Germany introduced a voluntary military

Germany Moves To Clarify Rules On Fighting-Age Men Leaving Country

By admin April 6, 2026 No comment

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Germany is working to clarify provisions in its updated military service law that require men aged 17 to 45 to seek permission before leaving the country for more than three months. The rule, which came into effect in January, drew attention only recently and could potentially impact millions. The defence ministry said it is now […]

Germany Warns Recruitment Is Armed Forces’ Biggest Challenge

By admin March 3, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s armed forces face a critical recruitment shortfall that could force Berlin to reinstate compulsory military service if voluntary efforts fail, the country’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces has warned. In his annual report, Commissioner Henning Otte said personnel shortages remain the Bundeswehr’s most pressing bottleneck as Germany seeks to

Germany Introduces Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds

By admin December 6, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s parliament has approved a voluntary military service program for 18-year-olds, marking a major shift in the country’s defense policy. From January 2026, all 18-year-olds will receive a questionnaire asking if they are interested in joining the armed forces. While participation will initially be voluntary for men and women, mandatory medical exams for men

Thousands of German Army Ammunition Rounds Stolen from Lorry

By admin December 3, 2025 No comment

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A major security breach has occurred in eastern Germany after a shipment of Bundeswehr ammunition was stolen from a civilian-operated delivery truck in Burg. According to German media reports, nearly 20,000 rounds were taken, including 10,000 pistol rounds, 9,900 blank assault-rifle rounds, and several smoke grenades. The theft was discovered when the load arrived at […]

Germany Approves New Military Service Plan to Expand Bundeswehr

By admin November 14, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a new military service plan aimed at significantly expanding the Bundeswehr amid growing security concerns in Europe. Starting next year, all 18-year-old men will be required to complete a military service questionnaire, with women participating voluntarily. From 2027, mandatory medical examinations for men will follow. The plan