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Published on: 06. October 2025

Pistorius continues to rely on voluntary rather than compulsory military service

Boris Pistorius
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) in July of this year. (picture alliance / SZ Photo | Mike Schmidt)

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius continues to rely on voluntary service to increase the size of the reserve. And he is sticking to the timetable for the new Military Service Act.

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Last updated: 06. October 2025

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