Germany Proposes Expanded Reserve Duty for Peace Time
Germany Proposes Expanded Reserve Duty for Peace Time
The German Ministry of Defense has introduced a legislative proposal to enable the conscription of reservists during peacetime, citing national security and societal resilience as key motivations.
The proposed law aims to broaden the circumstances under which reservists can be called to duty, allowing for their deployment in various capacities within the Ministry of Defense. This includes potential involuntary service for those who have completed a minimum of six months of voluntary military service until the age of 45, and for former professional soldiers until the age of 65. Exceptions for voluntary service will remain in place for domestic assistance during natural disasters and certain international missions.
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