Germany decides against conscription to replenish post-cold war military
Germany will adopt a voluntary military service with mandatory readiness declarations and medical checks, using incentives and reserving compulsory conscription if recruitment fails.
Germany updates: Cabinet to discuss military service law DW 08/27/2025
Germany will prioritize voluntary recruitment to expand the Bundeswehr and meet NATO targets for approximately 80,000 professional soldiers and 140,000 reservists.