Coalition Reaches Agreement: Military Service Expanded.
The German government has agreed on a new plan for military service. Basic soldiers will serve for three months. Voluntary service will also be offered for a limited time.
The German government has reached a compromise about military service. Basic soldiers will now do militia duty for three months. This change includes better pay and time off. The military is thinking about making the service length the same for military and civil service. This could make it harder to get people to join the army. The government will likely make civil service longer to solve this problem.
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Highlights
Expanded Military Service
The coalition government agreed to extend basic conscripts' military service to three months.
Financial Benefits
Basic conscripts will receive increased financial benefits.
Voluntary Civil Service
Voluntary civil service remains optional for two months.
Military Service Attraction
The military is considering making service lengths equal to reduce recruits.
Longer Civil Service Needed
The government may need to lengthen civil service requirements.