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Senior MP says Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027
Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military service, a senior parliamentarian has told AFP.
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Intel Slava
· Jun 27, 2026
[Photo] 🇩🇪⚡️ — Germany may reinstate compulsory military service for men as early as 2027.The [...]
— Germany may reinstate compulsory military service for men as early as 2027.The authorities fear that voluntary recruitment will not allow the Bundeswehr to reach the required strength. The decision on the return of conscription must be made by July 31, 2027.@Intelslava
Russia Today
· Jun 29, 2026
Germany could bring back conscription next year – senior MP
Germany would have to revive conscription as early as summer 2027 due to a lack of volunteer recruits, a senior MP has told AFP Read Full Article at RT.com
Off The Press
· Jun 27, 2026
Germany may bring back military conscription to counter Russia
Germany is considering reintroducing military conscription for all men by 2027. The country has attempted to bolster its armed forces through volunteer schemes to counter the growing threat from Russia, but lawmakers fear this is insufficient. Thomas Röwekamp, chairman of the German parliament’s defence committee, warned that Berlin would have little choice but to revive []...Click to read more
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 27, 2026
Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFP
Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFP
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
German government approves bill to boost military reserves
Under ambitious plan, German military, or Bundeswehr, is set to grow to 460,000 personnel by 2035, including 200,000 reservists
The Economic Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027
Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027
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