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Senior MP says Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027

Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military service, a senior parliamentarian has told A

By 27 Jun 2026 · 07:30 CET Updated 27 Jun 2026 · 07:30 CET

Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military service, a senior parliamentarian has told AFP.

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