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European Military Reforms and Multinational Force Debate
Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, European countries are reforming their militaries, with Germany, Belgium, Poland, and the UK planning changes, while the debate over a multinational European force remains contentious, as highlighted by differing opinions from Ursula von der Leyen and Boris Pistori...
European Military Reforms and Multinational Force Debate
Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, European countries are reforming their militaries, with Germany, Belgium, Poland, and the UK planning changes, while the debate over a multinational European force remains contentious, as highlighted by differing opinions from Ursula von der Leyen and Boris Pistori...
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16% Bias Score
Netherlands Sends Second Conscription Letter to Boost Military Recruitment
In the Netherlands, 17-year-olds will receive a second conscription letter next month, containing a voluntary survey to gauge interest in military service and address a personnel shortage, aiming for 100,000 personnel by 2030, while facing capacity constraints in selection and training.
Netherlands Sends Second Conscription Letter to Boost Military Recruitment
In the Netherlands, 17-year-olds will receive a second conscription letter next month, containing a voluntary survey to gauge interest in military service and address a personnel shortage, aiming for 100,000 personnel by 2030, while facing capacity constraints in selection and training.
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44% Bias Score
German FDP Leader Supports New Military Service Plan
Schleswig-Holstein's FDP leader Christopher Vogt supports the German government's plan for a new military service, citing the changed security landscape and noting that the 2011 suspension of mandatory military service is no longer appropriate. The cabinet approved a bill focusing on voluntary recru...
German FDP Leader Supports New Military Service Plan
Schleswig-Holstein's FDP leader Christopher Vogt supports the German government's plan for a new military service, citing the changed security landscape and noting that the 2011 suspension of mandatory military service is no longer appropriate. The cabinet approved a bill focusing on voluntary recru...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Debates Military Recruitment Methods Amid NATO Goals
Germany's government seeks to boost the Bundeswehr's size by 60,000 soldiers, facing disagreements on whether to rely on voluntary service or reinstate conscription. The SPD proposes reforms to attract volunteers, while the CDU/CSU expresses concerns about the lack of concrete targets and calls for ...
Germany Debates Military Recruitment Methods Amid NATO Goals
Germany's government seeks to boost the Bundeswehr's size by 60,000 soldiers, facing disagreements on whether to rely on voluntary service or reinstate conscription. The SPD proposes reforms to attract volunteers, while the CDU/CSU expresses concerns about the lack of concrete targets and calls for ...
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48% Bias Score
Finland's Mandatory Military Service: A Model for Australia?
Three young Finnish men detail their experiences with Finland's mandatory national service, highlighting its societal impact and the challenges of adapting such a model to other countries like Australia, emphasizing the need for a renewed social contract.
Finland's Mandatory Military Service: A Model for Australia?
Three young Finnish men detail their experiences with Finland's mandatory national service, highlighting its societal impact and the challenges of adapting such a model to other countries like Australia, emphasizing the need for a renewed social contract.
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52% Bias Score
Germany to Reintroduce Military Service Screenings in 2028
Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory military service screenings for 18-year-old men starting in 2028 to increase military strength amid growing threats from Russia and concerns over US security commitments, with the potential for full conscription if volunteer numbers are insufficient.
Germany to Reintroduce Military Service Screenings in 2028
Germany plans to reintroduce compulsory military service screenings for 18-year-old men starting in 2028 to increase military strength amid growing threats from Russia and concerns over US security commitments, with the potential for full conscription if volunteer numbers are insufficient.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Debates Mandatory National Service
German Bundestag Defense Commissioner Henning Otte advocates for mandatory national service for all genders, encompassing military and civilian roles, aiming to bolster the Bundeswehr and foster societal unity.
Germany Debates Mandatory National Service
German Bundestag Defense Commissioner Henning Otte advocates for mandatory national service for all genders, encompassing military and civilian roles, aiming to bolster the Bundeswehr and foster societal unity.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Plans Bundeswehr Expansion, Prioritizing Voluntary Recruitment
Germany aims to increase its Bundeswehr by 100,000 soldiers by 2030, initially through voluntary recruitment starting with an online questionnaire for all 18-year-olds, with compulsory service potentially resuming in 2027 if voluntary efforts are insufficient.
Germany Plans Bundeswehr Expansion, Prioritizing Voluntary Recruitment
Germany aims to increase its Bundeswehr by 100,000 soldiers by 2030, initially through voluntary recruitment starting with an online questionnaire for all 18-year-olds, with compulsory service potentially resuming in 2027 if voluntary efforts are insufficient.
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56% Bias Score
German FDP Backs New National Service Plan Amid Security Concerns
Schleswig-Holstein's FDP chairman Christopher Vogt supports Germany's plan for a new national service, viewing it as a necessary step given the changed security landscape and the insufficient number of volunteers; the cabinet approved a draft law introducing a system primarily based on volunteers, w...
German FDP Backs New National Service Plan Amid Security Concerns
Schleswig-Holstein's FDP chairman Christopher Vogt supports Germany's plan for a new national service, viewing it as a necessary step given the changed security landscape and the insufficient number of volunteers; the cabinet approved a draft law introducing a system primarily based on volunteers, w...
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44% Bias Score
Bundeswehr Personnel Surge and New Military Service Plans
Germany's Bundeswehr saw a significant personnel increase in July 2024, with plans for a new military service starting in 2031, aiming to recruit up to 40,000 annually, primarily through volunteers, with the possibility of mandatory conscription if needed.
Bundeswehr Personnel Surge and New Military Service Plans
Germany's Bundeswehr saw a significant personnel increase in July 2024, with plans for a new military service starting in 2031, aiming to recruit up to 40,000 annually, primarily through volunteers, with the possibility of mandatory conscription if needed.
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52% Bias Score
Greece Consolidates Military Conscripts, Boosts Reserves
Greece's Ministry of National Defense announced sweeping changes to its military structure, including consolidating all conscripts into the Army from January 1, 2026, to strengthen reserves by 5,000-6,000 annually, increasing soldier pay by up to 150 euros monthly, and investing 65 million euros in ...
Greece Consolidates Military Conscripts, Boosts Reserves
Greece's Ministry of National Defense announced sweeping changes to its military structure, including consolidating all conscripts into the Army from January 1, 2026, to strengthen reserves by 5,000-6,000 annually, increasing soldier pay by up to 150 euros monthly, and investing 65 million euros in ...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Announces New Military Service Program
Germany's Defense Minister announced a new, at least six-month military service program on July 17th, 2025, aiming to increase operational readiness and attract 460,000 soldiers by offering drone operation training and additional qualifications. While initially voluntary, mandatory service is possib...
Germany Announces New Military Service Program
Germany's Defense Minister announced a new, at least six-month military service program on July 17th, 2025, aiming to increase operational readiness and attract 460,000 soldiers by offering drone operation training and additional qualifications. While initially voluntary, mandatory service is possib...
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44% Bias Score
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