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Germany Sends 40,000 Military Service Questionnaires as Pistorius Expresses Confidence Without Conscription

The effort sits within a plan to grow the Bundeswehr to as many as 270,000 troops by 2035 under the new service law.

Bundeswehr Grows to 184,200 After Best Recruitment Year Since 2011

Germany Edges Toward Universal Musterung as Lottery Option Loses Support

Germany’s Defense Chief Backs Nationwide Musterung, Defers Lottery Call to Parliament

Bundeswehr Recruits Swear Oath at NRW Parliament for First Time

Germany Considers Service Duty to Bridge Bundeswehr Recruitment Gap

Germany's Mandatory Service Debate Faces Political Stalemate