Reference News Network August 1 report - According to the German news television channel website on July 31, the German Federal Armed Forces have achieved success in recruiting new soldiers and other personnel. According to the German Ministry of Defense, as of July 21, Germany has about 183,100 active-duty soldiers, an increase of about 2,000 compared to the same period last year. Volunteer service has increased by about 15%, reaching 11,350 people.
The report states that considering the threat from Russia and the new NATO rules, it is expected that the German military will also expand rapidly in the coming years.
It is expected that by the early 2030s, the number of active-duty troops will increase to about 260,000, and the number of reserve soldiers will also reach 200,000. The planned new conscription system will serve as the main means of increasing troop numbers. The government will contact all young people and ask them to complete a questionnaire regarding their willingness and ability to serve. Males must return the questionnaire, while females can voluntarily participate.
The German Ministry of Defense stated that the significant increase in the number of recruits is due to the public's growing interest in the military. As of July 21, nearly 13,750 new recruits were enlisted in the German military, an increase of about 28% compared to the same period last year. Among them, full-time and part-time soldiers increased by 26%, and volunteers increased by 31%. The number of applications for civilian positions in the German Federal Armed Forces has also risen by about 31%.
The German Ministry of Defense believes that successful publicity and the overall security situation have contributed to this development, prompting people to consciously maintain Germany's security. The ministry said that although fluctuations are inevitable, this positive trend will continue. (Translation/ Zhong Sirui)
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