German defence commissioner calls for compulsory year of service

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2025-09-03

Berlin (dpa) - Germany's parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, Henning Otte, has called for the introduction of a compulsory year of service for all citizens, not limited to the military. "I advocate a mandatory service year for women and men, not only in the armed forces but also in emergency services, cultural, sports or volunteer work," Otte told Germany's Bild newspaper. Such a programme, he said, would allow young people to contri......

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