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flag Germany debates draft lottery to boost military recruitment amid security concerns.

flag Germany is debating a draft lottery to boost military recruitment amid rising tensions with Russia and uncertainty over U.S. security commitments. flag Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative party supports conscription to meet a 2031 goal of 40,000 annual recruits, but Defence Minister Boris Pistorius opposes it, calling it a flawed compromise. flag The proposal has sparked public concern, especially among youth and families, who fear the randomness of a lottery could upend lives. flag While the government focuses on improving pay and mandatory fitness checks for 18-year-olds, experts remain divided on whether conscription would strengthen readiness or damage public trust. flag Any return of compulsory service would require a parliamentary vote.

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