Fifteen years after the suspension of conscription, initiated by the Bundestag in 2011, the Bundeswehr is attempting to bolster its ranks with a voluntary service model. Critics, including Bundeswehrverband Chairman André Wüstner, argue that a personnel target of 300,000 is necessary to meet NATO obligations. The potential reintroduction of mandatory service is anticipated, with discussions expected to emerge within two years if voluntary enlistment fails to meet recruitment goals, marking a significant shift from the professional army established post-2011.