German lower house passes new voluntary military service

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2025-12-05

Berlin (dpa) - German lawmakers gave the green light on Friday for the introduction of a new voluntary military service, agreed amid much debate as a consequence of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. From January 1, the bill provides for young men to undergo medical examinations and be registered on a list, while active service remains voluntary. In a roll-call vote, 323 lawmakers backed the bill, 272 voted against and there was one abstent......

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