Germany considers conscription revival next year
The head of Germany's parliamentary defense committee told AFP that the current voluntary system falls short of required troop levels. Reintroduction of conscription is under discussion for next year.
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German force expansion decisions affect NATO burden-sharing and U.S. troop deployment planning in Europe.
What to watch next
- Monitor the German defense committee's next public hearing on recruitment reform legislation.