Pistorius aims to enhance the Bundeswehr's operational preparedness.

Pistorius aims to enhance the Bundeswehr's operational preparedness.

Due to the potential threat from Russia, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is pushing to make the Bundeswehr more prepared. "We need to be ready for war by 2029," said the SPD politician during a government questioning session in the Bundestag on Wednesday. "We must deter conflict to prevent a worse scenario."

To achieve this, financial resources, materials, and personnel are crucial. "In an emergency, we need strong young people who can protect our country," Pistorius said. He believes a "new form of military service" is necessary that "cannot be completely obligation-free." In Germany, military service was discontinued in 2011. Plans for its potential reintroduction are expected soon.

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