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.
By Michael Bröcker
If the Bundeswehr wants to recruit enough volunteers for the new military service, it still has a lot of convincing to do. A very large majority of 14 to 29-year-olds reject the service. This is the result of an exclusive survey.
By Viktor Funk
On Oct. 1, the Kremlin launched another conscription campaign – the largest since 2016. An electronic conscription register is intended to facilitate recruitment.
By Maria Mitrov
The youth organizations of the democratic parties in the Bundestag criticize the discussion to date on the reintroduction of compulsory military service. In an interview with Table.Briefings, they call for a greater say in the issue.
By Gabriel Bub and Viktor Funk
