Daily Memo: The German Military, Tariffs on India

Berlin is pushing for a major increase in troop numbers.

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Recruitment drive. Germany on Wednesday launched a new plan to boost military service. The initiative, approved by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Cabinet, seeks to attract recruits with better pay, flexible service periods and training opportunities. Starting next year, all 18-year-olds will be surveyed about their willingness to serve, and from 2027, young men will undergo mandatory […]

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