German MPs rubberstamp military service plan amid school pupil protests
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The German parliament approved a new military service model on January 1st that mandates screening 18-year-old men for military suitability, aiming to bolster the armed forces. This decision occurred amidst nationwide protests by school pupils concerned about potential conscription and prioritizing military solutions over diplomacy. While the model doesn't reinstate conscription immediately, its failure to attract sufficient recruits could trigger parliamentary discussions about its reintroduction. Government officials addressed concerns about young people's futures, clarifying that the current plan doesn't equate to mandatory service or deployment to Ukraine. The goal is to increase the armed forces to 460,000 personnel through voluntary enlistment, addressing a current shortfall in both active soldiers and reservists since the suspension of conscription in 2011.
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