德国联邦议院通过新《兵役法》

Core Points - The German Bundestag passed the "Modernization of Military Service Law" with a vote of 323 in favor, 272 against, and 1 abstention, aimed at increasing the attractiveness of military service and significantly expanding the Bundeswehr to address current security challenges [1] - The current active personnel in the Bundeswehr is approximately 183,000, with plans to expand total military personnel, including reserves, to about 460,000 by 2035 [1] - Starting in 2026, mandatory nationwide military service health checks will be implemented for all males born after January 1, 2008, and questionnaires will be distributed to assess service motivation and adaptability for all individuals aged 18 and over [1] - The government plans to enhance benefits and salaries to attract voluntary military service, and if voluntary enlistment numbers are insufficient, the Bundestag may decide to implement a "demand-based conscription system" [1] - The German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized that this reform is a crucial step in enhancing Germany's national defense capabilities, and if voluntary numbers are inadequate, some form of compulsory military service will be unavoidable [1] Legislative Process - The law still requires approval from the German Federal Senate and is expected to be implemented starting January 2026 [2]