German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that the conscription of young men would serve as a deterrent to the aggressor country Russia. According to him, the security of the entire country is at stake right now.
Points of attention
- Pistorius believes that a strong military presence and readiness will serve as a deterrent to potential aggressors, particularly Russia.
- Germany aims to finalize the law on military service by early 2026, demonstrating a proactive stance towards national defense.
Germany soberly assesses the threat from Russia
Pistorius believes that if Germany "re-conscripts all men of a certain age" and collects data on everyone who is fit for military service, it will be noticed in Russia.
In other words, this is also a deterrent factor, the Minister of Defense explained.
He also emphasized that in the event of a state of defense, conscription, which was suspended in 2011, will be immediately resumed in accordance with the Basic Law.
"Then we need to know who is ready to take action and who is not," Pistorius emphasized.
According to the heads of the German Ministry of Defense, the abolition of district military commissariats, associated with the suspension of conscription, is a serious mistake.
We are currently building new, modern structures. We will be ready by mid-2027. Then we will be able to conduct a nationwide draft again.
Boris Pistorius
German Minister of Defense
The head of the defense department is determined to adhere to the plan to enact the law on military service in early 2026.
In his opinion, there is a chance to reach an agreement with the parliamentary factions.
