German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has affirmed the unity of his coalition government, comprising the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD), ...

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Wednesday rejected a manifesto containing demands by his centre-left colleagues ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is calling for unity within his governing coalition amid dissent from some members of the ...

Germany suspended compulsory military service in 2011, ending a system that had shaped both the armed forces and civilian ...

Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz seems serious about his pledge to make the Bundeswehr the ‘strongest conventional ...

At their meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, the defence ministers of the 32 NATO member states laid the groundwork for the ...

Defence minister Boris Pistorius said while their model is based on voluntary registrations, they may decide to make it mandatory.

On Wednesday, the cabinet approved two legislative proposals by federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, which, in the ...

Which countries are seen as reliable partners for Germany? How do voters rate Chancellor Friedrich Merz? The latest ARD ...

In a recent interview, the German Defence Minister discussed plans for compulsory military service, suggesting that mandatory recruitment is a possibility if there aren't sufficient volunteers.

In addition, he managed to get his SPD, the coalition’s junior partner, control of seven ministries, including the influential finance, defense and labor posts. Among those appointed are Boris ...

Nevertheless, there will be no compulsory military service for the time being, confirmed SPD Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Military service will continue to be based on voluntary service ...