Tag: Legislation

  • Germany Introduces Need-Based Military Service Legislation

    Germany Introduces Need-Based Military Service Legislation

    New Delhi: The Bundestag, the national parliament of Germany, has approved a new military service framework, making it mandatory for 18-year-old men to report for inspection starting 2027. While services remain voluntary, if recruitment targets fall short, a form of ‘needs-based conscription’ could be introduced. Accordingly, all men born after 1 January 2008, will undergo…

  • German Parliament Approves Controversial Military Service Legislation in Response to Russian Threat

    German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat  Reuters Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds  BBC German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription  The Hindu Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill  Al Jazeera Germany brings ‘need-based’ military service law amid European…