Compulsory military service is unlikely to apply to women in Germany any time soon, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who sees many obstacles to its introduction. When asked on Monday about a ...

The German Cabinet on Wednesday finalized its plans for voluntary military service, with conscription as a backup option, ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he does not rule out drafting women into the Bundeswehr in the long term, citing the ...

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.

Germany's cabinet has passed a draft bill which will introduce voluntary military service. The bill could also lead to ...

By Alimat Aliyeva In Germany, there is growing discussion around the idea of making military or national service in the ...

The German military is facing a manpower crisis, with overall troop levels down despite a recruiting effort aimed at building up the force, a report said.