Germany brings in compulsory military service screening as Russia tensions rise

The German government plans to ask all 18-year-old males about their willingness to join the armed forces through a compulsory questionnaire as part of a strategy to increase military personnel from 182,000 to 260,000, potentially reinstating conscription if necessary. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is leading efforts to enhance Germany’s military capabilities, including an advertising campaign and incentives like subsidized driving licenses and language courses to attract more volunteers.

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