Bundeswehr behöver fler soldater, men allt fler tyskar erkänns som vapenvägrare.
Bundeswehr står inför en växande utmaning. Fler människor ansöker framgångsrikt om att bli erkända som vapenvägrare.
Samtidigt värvar sig tidigare civilpliktiga på nytt för nödsituationer. Detta sker parallellt med det ökande behovet av soldater.
Utvecklingen rapporteras den 30 juni 2026.
The Defense Ministry draws a positive balance five months after the launch of the new voluntary military service. Around 298,200 letters were sent by mid-June 2026.
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Patrick Sensburg, president of the reservists' association, has criticized the Bundeswehr for slow processes in admitting new reservists. He called for a reserve three times larger than the regular force. The Defense Ministry plans to unveil a new reserve strategy in April.
Around 130 volunteers are taking part in a five-week military training program in Kosta, Lessebo municipality.
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Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has reaffirmed Germany's support for closer Turkey-EU ties during talks in Berlin. The government also plans the temporary deployment of a Patriot air defense system to Turkey.