Daily Memo: Germany Devises Plan to Increase Troop Numbers

Berlin aims to increase the military by tens of thousands.

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Future conscription? Germany’s coalition government has announced a plan to boost its military recruitment numbers that could include a return to mandatory enlistment. Under the arrangement, all 18-year-olds will receive a questionnaire asking about their desire to enlist and suitability for service. Responses from male recipients will be compulsory. If targets for voluntary enlistment are […]

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