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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 · 05:30 CET Updated 27 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET
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  • Core Briefing: Senior MP says Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027
  • Strategic Context: 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
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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.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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