In 2025, Germany's coalition government (the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union and the Social Democrats) agreed to a new system of incentives for voluntary military service.
June 01, 2025
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policy
Policy change aimed at increasing voluntary recruitment to the German armed forces.
In 2025, Germany's voluntary military service incentives include offering recruits free access to driving licenses, and driving licenses in Germany can cost several thousand dollars.
June 01, 2025
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economic
Recruitment incentive intended to reduce upfront costs for enlistees.
In 2025, German officials indicated that making military service compulsory would require passing a new law.
June 01, 2025
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procedural
Legal requirement for changing voluntary service to compulsory conscription.