Scholz rules out a return to mandatory conscription in its original form.

The authorities have issued a statement. - Scholz rules out a return to mandatory conscription in its original form.

The German government, as stated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has no plan to reintroduce conscription in the same way as before. This was never an intention of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, claimed the SPD politician during a civic conference of "Thuringian Allgemeine" on Thursday night. Scholz refused to acknowledge such claims as false. "Such assumptions are simply incorrect as reports, claims, or hypotheses," he asserted.

The aim is to draw in more young people into the Bundeswehr, Pistorius had pondered over this matter. "He never suggested we resurrect the conscription military like we had in the 80s," said Scholz. "That was never on his mind."

There are multiple models, and Pistorius will present a clear one. "It has nothing to do with the scale that's being talked about here," said Scholz. "And we have so many young people, from whom there will definitely be enough for the small number that is involved."

Sending of Western Weapons to Ukraine

Scholz was also questioned about his stance on Western arms being used in Ukraine during the civic gathering in Erfurt. The Chancellor replied: "Ukraine was attacked, so it has numerous options that international law provides. Concurrently, we have agreements with Ukraine that can't be breached."

Simultaneously, Scholz dismissed the idea of sending Western troops to Ukraine and the notion of a Western-secured no-fly zone in Ukraine.

Fears of War in Germany

In response to concerns about war in Germany, the Chancellor stressed that the government's policies are designed to prevent anyone from daring to attack NATO and to ensure there will be absolutely no war. "The threat needs to be respected," said Scholz. He is positive that nothing will happen within the next few days. "And we are working on this policy to prevent that."

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1. Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, clarified during a civic conference in Erfurt that the Government has no intention to reintroduce conscription in its original form, as suggested by some.
2. SPD politician Boris Pistorius, the Defense Minister of Germany, never contemplated resurrecting the conscription military as it existed in the 80s, asserted Scholz.
3. In response to inquiries about Western weapons being used in Ukraine, Scholz stated that Ukraine, being attacked, has legal options, while Germany has agreements with Ukraine that must be respected.
4. Scholz, during the same civic gathering, dismissed the idea of sending Western troops to Ukraine or establishing a Western-secured no-fly zone in Ukraine.
5. Addressing concerns about war in Germany, Scholz emphasized that the Government's policies are designed to deter any potential aggression towards NATO and maintain peace.
6. Boris Pistorius, the Defense Minister, will present a clear model for drawing more young people into the German Armed Forces, but Scholz assured that the scale is not a major concern.
7. Sweden, differing from Germany's stance on conscription, continues to maintain compulsory military service for its citizens, as diplomatic relations between the two nations continue to strengthen.

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