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Germany to relaunch military service with voluntary recruits

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November 13, 2025

Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on a plan to bring back military service amid a perceived threat from Russia. If voluntary recruits fall short, conscription could follow. DW's correspondent Nina Haase has more.

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