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German MPs rubberstamp military service plan amid school pupil protests

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.

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The story so far

  1. Dec 5
    Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service — BBC NewsWary of Russia, German Defense Minister Pistorius Is Growing His Army — New York Times
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Siemtje Möller said the protest's message was 'populist'.

Siemtje Möller
via The Guardian · Dec 5

This is one of the biggest social changes we have seen in many years in the areas of security and defense.

Boris Pistorius
via New York Times · Dec 5

German MPs voted by 323 votes to 272 to back the change.

via BBC News · Dec 5

The Bundeswehr currently has around 182,000 troops.

via BBC News · Dec 5

If the model fails to pull in enough recruits, parliament will discuss reintroducing conscription.

Boris Pistorius
via The Guardian · Dec 5

Germany currently has 182,000 active soldiers and just under 50,000 reservists.

via The Guardian · Dec 5

Germany's parliament voted to introduce voluntary military service.

via BBC News · Dec 5

Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, is pushing to expand its military in case tensions with Russia escalate.

via New York Times · Dec 5
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15:17German MPs rubberstamp military service plan amid school pupil protests The Guardian13:51Wary of Russia, German Defense Minister Pistorius Is Growing His Army New York Times10:34Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service BBC News