Boris Pistorius | The European Conservative

A Bundeswehr non-commissioned officer observes U.S. Army soldiers firing during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification at a training area in Germany in 2019.

Bundestag Approves Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds

TEC News December 5, 2025

As Berlin reshapes its defence policy, it is also battling tensions over a major pensions reform that could strain its fragile coalition.

Germany to Launch Europe-Wide Defensive Sky Shield

TEC News / AFP December 3, 2025

The German military ‘takes responsibility’ by commencing work on a $4 billion ballistic missile defence project.

Germany Could Implement Mandatory Conscription To Meet NATO Targets

Zolta Győri November 10, 2025

Actual military service would start as voluntary but could become compulsory if recruitment falls short.

A soldier of the Bundeswehr attends an exercise at Hamburg harbor during the Red Storm Bravo exercise on September 25, 2025.

Lottery-Based Military Conscription Comes to Germany

Zoltán Kottász October 13, 2025

All young men will be required to complete a mandatory questionnaire about their willingness and ability to serve.

Germany’s Conscription Clash: CSU Leader Slams ‘Wishy-Washy’ Volunteer Law

Zolta Győri October 6, 2025

CDU/CSU pushes for mandatory draft while SPD resists, citing Bundeswehr’s infrastructure woes

Germany Slaps Down Brussels Over Ukraine ‘Peacekeeping’ Force

Michael Curzon September 3, 2025

Even if it wanted to discuss troop deployment, the EU has “no authority” to do so.

German Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius address a press conference in Berlin on a new bill that seeks to speed up procurement for the German armed forces, on July 23, 2025.

German Government Moves to Speed Up Military Procurement

TEC News / AFP July 23, 2025

Spending on Germany’s armed forces is expected to reach 162 billion euros in 2029, more than triple Germany’s defence budget before the war in Ukraine.

Germany Ponders Reintroduction of Compulsory Military Service

TEC News June 23, 2025

While the centre-right CDU party welcomes the move, the Social Democrats are split on the issue.

Germany Faces Massive Troop Shortfall as NATO Expectations Climb

Zolta Győri June 5, 2025

Europe’s largest economy is already trailing its 2018 troop targets, raising concerns as the country now faces pressure to significantly boost its active-duty forces.

Germany’s Coalition Parties Stick With Unpopular Leaders Ahead of Snap Election

Zoltán Kottász November 22, 2024

Defence secretary Boris Pistorius will not challenge Olaf Scholz for the social democrats’ candidacy for chancellor.

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Bundestag Approves Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds

Germany to Launch Europe-Wide Defensive Sky Shield

Germany Could Implement Mandatory Conscription To Meet NATO Targets

Lottery-Based Military Conscription Comes to Germany

Germany’s Conscription Clash: CSU Leader Slams ‘Wishy-Washy’ Volunteer Law

Germany Slaps Down Brussels Over Ukraine ‘Peacekeeping’ Force

German Government Moves to Speed Up Military Procurement

Germany Ponders Reintroduction of Compulsory Military Service

Germany Faces Massive Troop Shortfall as NATO Expectations Climb

Germany’s Coalition Parties Stick With Unpopular Leaders Ahead of Snap Election

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