"AfD Party advocates for the resumption of mandatory military service"
In a significant move, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction in the Bundestag has passed a motion to reintroduce conscription in Germany. The motion, submitted by Rรผdiger Lucassen, the defense policy spokesman for the AfD parliamentary group, aims to reverse the 2011 suspension of conscription in peacetime and restore the legislative status quo before the suspension.
The motion does not specify the conditions for alternative service or the timeline for reintroducing conscription. However, it does include structures for alternative service, ensuring that individuals with conscientious objections to military service can still opt out.
The demand to reintroduce conscription in Germany has been a contentious issue within the AfD, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine. Some members have raised concerns about the potential for conscripts to be deployed in foreign conflicts.
The German Armed Forces have struggled to meet their personnel requirements since the suspension of conscription, relying solely on volunteers. A significant expansion of the German armed forces in the event of a crisis or war is not guaranteed due to the suspension of conscription.
The motion is directed towards the Bundestag, and if passed, could mark a significant shift in Germany's military policy. It's important to note that the motion does not guarantee the deployment of conscripts for reasons other than national defense.
The reintroduction of conscription in Germany is a topic of debate and will likely continue to be a point of contention in the Bundestag. As the situation evolves, it will be interesting to see how this motion progresses and what impact it could have on Germany's military landscape.
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