Germany Backs Compulsory Reservist Training But Recruitment Lags Amid Russia Threat, Call-Up Looms

| Jul 02, 2026, 10:01:04 AM
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Germany has approved a draft law allowing compulsory military reservist training as the government moves to strengthen its armed forces amid growing concerns over Russia and European security. The proposal would make it easier to call up reservists for training while expanding Germany's reserve force to at least 200,000 personnel. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says the country must become "war-ready," while Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists higher defence spending is driven by Germany's own security interests. If Parliament approves the bill, the new law could take effect next year, marking one of Germany's most significant military reforms in decades.#Germany #Russia #NATO #Bundeswehr #Military #Reservists #WarReady #BorisPistorius #FriedrichMerz #Europe #Defence #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Security #MilitaryReform

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