Tag: conscription
Bundeswehr: Naval inspector does not find conscription debate unreasonable
armed forces Naval inspector doesn’t find conscription debate unreasonable Conscripts in basic training at a military training area. photo © Peter Steffen/dpa Like private companies and public employers, the Bundeswehr…
Bundeswehr: Why conscription was suspended in 2011 – Politics
The first German President, Theodor Heuss (FDP), once described conscription as a “legitimate child of democracy”. And this child is now sorely missed by quite a few federal politicians. Conscription…
Conscription debate: The Bundeswehr has other concerns than training half-motivated 19-year-olds
opinion conscription debate The Bundeswehr has other concerns than training half-motivated 19-year-olds Nobody has to wear the Bundeswehr uniform if they don’t want to. © Robert Schlesinger / DPA War…
Lindner: Return to military service is a ghost discussion – politics
FDP leader Christian Lindner has rejected any discussion about a return to conscription. “For the FDP, conscription is not at all up for debate. This is a ghost discussion. All…
Discussion on conscription: “A ghost debate”
Status: 01/31/2023 7:47 p.m Defense Minister Pistorius described the abolition of conscription as a mistake. But he has no plans to reintroduce it. FDP leader Lindner rejected any attempt to…
Bundeswehr: Conscription again in Germany?
armed forces Conscription again in Germany? The reservists’ association is also in favor of reintroducing conscription: “The Federal Republic of Germany cannot be defended (…) if we don’t have conscription.”…
Is conscription coming back to Germany? Experts argue – politics
The suspension of conscription was a mistake, says Defense Minister Pistorius. is she coming back FDP politician Strack-Zimmermann calls for an honest debate – also about women in the service.…
Escape from conscription in Russia: Five men are stuck in the terminal
Terminus Airport Terminal Escape from Putin’s conscription – five Russians have been stuck at the airport in South Korea for months Life in the transit zone (icon image) ©Getty Images…
Video: Taiwan extends conscription due to threat from China
STORY: In the face of Chinese threats, Taiwan extends conscription. Because of the increasing threat from China, military service will be extended to a year of four months and training…
Taiwan extends conscription to one year due to Chinese threat
Status: 12/27/2022 10:13 a.m One year instead of four months: Against the background of Chinese military maneuvers, Taiwan is extending conscription. Among other things, the conscripts should train the use…