Get Ready for Possible Comeback of Draft in Bundeswehr: Spahn's Plan
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Spahn advocates for an immediate resumption of mandatory military service. - Draft reinstatement sought promptly by Spahn
In a surprising turn of events, Jens Spahn, the head honcho of the Union parliamentary group, is urging for a strategic plan within the Bundeswehr to make a swift return to mandated military service (conscription) possible. As reported by the "Rheinische Post," Spahn underscores the need to establish a structure within the Bundeswehr that would set the stage for an eventual return to conscription, acknowledging that these preparations won't happen in a flash.
As Germany gears up to become more fortified, Spahn suggests a potential increase of up to 60,000 soldiers in the Bundeswehr. If this can be achieved through voluntary enlistment, that'd be ideal. But according to Spahn, the tough truth is, conscription might be necessary given the circumstances[1][4][5].
Women on the Frontline?
When questioned by the paper about women's conscription, Spahn supposedly responded: "Normally, if the old conscription system kicks back in, it'll only apply to men. That's what the Basic Law stipulates, or else the constitution would have to be revised. I can't foresee that happening in the next four years."
To put it simply:
- Jens Spahn is pushing for the Bundeswehr to rethink its approach, with an eye on reestablishing conscription as an option.
- He's considering the need for up to 60,000 additional soldiers.
- He prefers voluntary enlistment but is resigned to the possibility of reinstating conscription if needed.
- As per the current German Basic Law, conscription is for men. Changing this to include women would require a constitutional amendment with a two-thirds majority, which Spahn deems an unlikely scenario for the next four years[1][3][4].
This pragmatic approach reflects Spahn's ambition to fortify Germany's defense amid shifting security demands, all while recognizing the legal boundaries on conscription and gender[1][4][5].
The head of the Union parliamentary group, Jens Spahn, is advocating for a strategic plan in the Bundeswehr that could reinstate mandatory military service (military service, military service, military service) due to the increasing need for up to 60,000 additional soldiers. However, he favors voluntary enlistment and believes that conscription may be necessary if voluntary enlistment is insufficient. As per the current German Basic Law, conscription only applies to men, and changing this to include women would require a constitutional amendment with a two-thirds majority, an event that Jens Spahn believes is unlikely to occur in the next four years (policy-and-legislation, politics, general-news).
