Row over conscription mars Germany's Russia strategy

Row over conscription mars Germany's Russia strategy

The German government on Wednesday tried to smooth over a row within its ranks over conscription that threatens to overshadow its push to bolster military deterrence against Russia.

Conscription Row Mars Germany's Push To Beef Up Deterrence

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius hit back Wednesday at critics within his own government as a row over army recruitment threatens to overshadow Berlin's push to bolster its military deterrence.

Germany’s Russia Strategy in Turmoil as Conscription Debate Ignites Fierce Controversy

A fierce debate over conscription has cast a shadow over Germany’s approach to Russia, revealing deep divisions within the government and society as the country reevaluates its military policies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The dispute, which centers on whether to reinstate mandatory military service, threatens to complicate Berlin’s strategy in responding to Moscow’s assertive actions [...]