Germany plans six-month voluntary military service, sources say


FILE PHOTO: German reservist Hannes stands for a portrait after completing shooting training at barracks in Beelitz near Berlin, Germany, March 6, 2025 REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben/File Photo

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to introduce a voluntary six-month military service scheme, sources familiar with the plan said on Friday, as Berlin tries to train more reservists and bolster national defences over security concerns about Russia.

Volunteers would be sought for training in simple tasks such as guard duties under the scheme, but a military draft to recruit more people could be considered if uptake were deemed too low, the sources said.

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