Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced that if the number of volunteers enlisting in the military does not rise, the country may reinstate mandatory military service, which was abolished in 2011. This consideration comes as Germany looks to strengthen its armed forces amid heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, authorities are dealing with a stabbing incident in Hamburg, where a suspect has been placed in psychiatric care after injuring 18 individuals, with no known political motive cited for the attack.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has indicated that unless recruitment numbers improve, mandatory military service could be reinstated, reflecting concerns about troop strength.
The head of the country’s federal police warned of increasing right-wing radicalization among German youth, indicating a broader societal concern that could emerge from the current security environment.
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