‘Times have changed’: Germany’s military seeks recruits as it confronts new era

As young men face new rules forcing them to indicate their readiness to serve, the Bundeswehr drums up support at a trade show ...
Christian Science Monitor

Europe wants Germany to arm up. But do Germans want to take up arms?

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
CNN

Germany wants to build Europe’s strongest army – a new conscription bill is moving that closer

This year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army – a tall order for a country whose military has undergone years of neglect. The coalition government is hoping a ...
Boston Herald

Germany hopes to attract tens of thousands more military recruits as NATO strengthens its defenses

ROSTOCK, Germany (AP) — Germany has committed billions to beefing up its military’s equipment after years of neglect. Now it’s trying to persuade more people to join up and serve. Tens of thousands ...
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Germany: New military service law polarizes society

It is snowing, and 16-year-old Carlotta is standing on the vast military training ground in Grafenwöhr watching a howitzer 2000 fire live ammunition. It is cold and very loud when the shells are fired ...
The National Interest

Germany Is Pouring $20 Billion into New Army Uniforms

The Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces, aims to equip all soldiers with high-performing “Multitarn” camouflage uniforms by 2029. Germany’s Bundeswehr currently has about 280,000 troops in uniform, but ...
World Socialist Web Site

In the tradition of Hitler’s Wehrmacht, Germany’s armed forces prepare for total war

German Interior Minister Boris Pistorius (second left) and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier view recruits taking part in the ceremonial pledge, as a central event to mark the 70th anniversary of the ...