Germany inches closer to bringing back mandatory military service
The newly negotiated compromise, released on Thursday, makes the registration and medical screening of all males over 18 mandatory. A questionnaire will also become compulsory where each applicant must detail their willingness to serve.
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00:00Germany has revamped its military service model, according to an official announcement made on Thursday.
00:07Starting from the 1st of January, 2026, all men aged 18 and above would be required to register for potential military service.
00:15Around 700,000 young people, born in 2008 or later, will be contacted to complete their registrations.
00:22The new law also mandates all men of legal age to submit to medical screenings, as well as complete a questionnaire, detailing their willingness to serve.
00:32As things stand, military service will remain on a voluntary basis, which Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes will be enough.
00:52However, if things don't go according to plan, Berlin plans to reintroduce compulsory service through a new set of legislative procedures.
01:07The move, Pistorius says, is crucial for Germany to enhance its defense readiness, as well as meet its NATO commitments, pledged to achieve by 2035.
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