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Media reports in Germany suggest the government is considering to end compulsory military service

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Janine RabeJune 2, 2010

Media reports in Germany suggest the government is considering a big reduction in the size of the military as part of a drive to cut public spending. It's also thinking about ending compulsory military service in what could be the biggest shake-up of the Bundeswehr in years. The proposals come as ministers look at ways of cutting spending by 10 Bbillion euros a year to reduce the budget deficit.

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