Germany building strong conventional army for Europe’s defense.

At the beginning of the year, German men aged 18 began receiving compulsory questionnaires to register their fitness for army service under a new law. The government aims to build the strongest army in Europe since World War II, with incentives for voluntary service members and plans to increase active duty personnel and reservists. The push for military expansion is fueled by concerns over Russia’s actions in Ukraine and a lack of faith in the US as a security guarantor, leading to a shift in German perceptions towards defense and security policies.

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