Name: Germany’s government proposes a new law to fast-track young men to join its depleted armed forces
Uploaded: 2024-06-12T11:27:12-04:00
Duration: 5 min
Description: BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s defense minister announced on Wednesday plans for new legislation that would help refill the depleted ranks of the armed forces to bolster the country’s defense capabilities. Boris Pistorius said the proposed bill would allow the government to send letters to all young men who turn 18 — about 400,000 every year […]

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Germany’s government proposes a new law to fast-track young men to join its depleted armed forces

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s defense minister announced on Wednesday plans for new legislation that would help refill the depleted ranks of the armed forces to bolster the country’s defense capabilities. Boris Pistorius said the proposed bill would allow the government to send letters to all young men who turn 18 — about 400,000 every year […]

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