80,000 Troops Missing-Bundeswehr Is Shrinking: Germany Eyes Mandatory Army Service for Women

Germany is staring at a growing military crisis, with an 80,000-soldier gap threatening its NATO commitments. As voluntary enlistment fails to deliver, Berlin is now contemplating mandatory service—and for the first time, that debate includes drafting women. The proposal is politically divisive and legally complex, requiring a two-thirds Bundestag majority. But the Bundeswehr’s shrinking numbers have made it clear: the country must choose between national security readiness and clinging to peacetime norms. Will Germany make conscription universal? #tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld #germany #bundeswehr #conscription ​Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/3VHIl37 Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.