Markus Söder, leader of the CSU and an ally of German Chancellor Merz, is pushing for a swift reinstatement of mandatory military service in Germany. He argues that volunteers are insufficient to meet demand:

"If the Bundeswehr is to become Europe's largest army, conscription is unavoidable."

And he warned: "Relying solely on volunteers, we cannot achieve the security our nation requires."

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