German government passes military service bill DW 08/27/2025
Germany approved a draft to reintroduce voluntary military service to bolster the Bundeswehr amid an 80,000-soldier shortfall while creating a National Security Council.
Germany hopes it can build up its Army by asking young people really nicely to sign up (and giving them more money)
Germany launches a drive to boost voluntary military service to reach 260,000 active troops and 200,000 reservists amid concerns over Russian aggression.