Germany's Military Recruitment Strategy

German parliament approved plan to attract recruits by 323-272 votes.
Germany investing billions to upgrade military after underinvestment.
Conscription suspended in 2011; active personnel at 180,000.
Plan includes higher pay, better training, minimum six-month service.
Starting next year, 18-year-olds will get questionnaires; men must answer and check.
Goal: 260,000 active, 200,000 reservists by 2027.
Law allows limited compulsory service, causing splits between Merz and coalition partners.
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