BERLIN / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – After intensive negotiations, politicians from the Union and SPD have agreed on a reform of military service. This agreement comes after a dispute lasting several weeks, which particularly concerned the troop strength targets and the selection process for voluntary service. The reform provides for a significant increase in the size of the Bundeswehr in order to meet the changed security policy requirements.
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The recent agreement between Germany’s leading parties, the Union and the SPD, marks a significant step in the reform of military service. After intensive discussions that spanned several weeks, a consensus was reached on the future direction of the Bundeswehr. This reform is a response to the changing security policy challenges, in particular the threat from Russia and the resulting new NATO plans.
A central point of the agreement concerns the increase in the size of the Bundeswehr. The plan is to increase the standing force by around 80,000 to a total of 260,000 soldiers. This measure is intended to strengthen Germany’s defense capability and ensure that the Bundeswehr meets NATO’s requirements. In addition, the number of reservists will be increased to 200,000, with the new military service expected to play a crucial role in recruitment.
Another point of discussion was the selection process for voluntary military service. A process has been developed to ensure that enough volunteers can be recruited for the service. This is particularly important because conscription is suspended in Germany and the Bundeswehr relies on voluntary recruits to meet its personnel targets.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has announced that the new military service law should come into force at the beginning of 2026. This long-term planning enables the Bundeswehr to prepare for the new requirements and make the necessary structural adjustments. The reform is seen as crucial for the future direction of German defense policy and is intended to enable the Bundeswehr to effectively meet current and future challenges.
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