The German economy faces challenges with the potential reintroduction of mandatory military service for young people. Following the suspension of compulsory conscription in 2011, concerns have emerged about its impact on labor force entry. The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, has warned of looming security threats, specifically the possibility of a Russian attack on NATO states by 2029. He advocates for a hybrid model combining voluntary military service with selective conscription to address military recruitment needs, as Germany seeks to bolster its armed forces with 80,000 additional recruits over the next decade.
The German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has cautioned that Europe is facing a growing security threat, and assessments predict Russia could attack a NATO state by 2029.
Pistorius has promoted a hybrid model of voluntary military service paired with selective conscription to bolster the ranks of the German military.
The Bundeswehr aims to increase from 181,000 active personnel to 203,000, needing approximately 80,000 additional recruits over the next decade.
As concerns about security grow, outlining a plan to reinstate mandatory military service could prepare Germany for potential national defense needs.
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