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Germany Plans Six-Month Voluntary Military Service to Boost Reservist Numbers, Sources Say
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Germany plans six-month voluntary military service, sources say
BERLIN - Germany plans to introduce a voluntary six-month military service scheme, sources familiar with the plan said on Friday, as Berlin tries to train more reservists and bolster national defences over security concerns about Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Voluntary military service in Germany could strengthen the country's defense. The Defense Ministry is preparing a law that is set to come into effect as early as January 2026.
Germany is planning to introduce a voluntary six-month military service program, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Berlin is seeking to train more reservists and bolster its national defense amid security concerns about Russia. The program would see volunteers trained in simpler tasks such as guard duty. If interest is too low, conscription would be considered, the sources said. Berlin hopes the program will do…
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