Societal discourse urged for implementing compulsory military service for females, as per Merz's proposal. - Public Servant Advocates for Community Discussion on Female Military Participation
In a recent statement made in Munster, Friedrich Merz, a prominent member of the CDU party, has called for a social debate on mandatory military service for women in the Bundeswehr.
Merz's statements indicate a potential shift in policy regarding the long-standing issue of women's mandatory military service in Germany. While the debate itself is not currently being discussed or implemented, Merz believes that it could lead to a decision on whether women must serve in the Bundeswehr.
The current military service law in the Bundeswehr is based on voluntary service, as agreed in the coalition contract. However, Merz notes that the question of whether women can perform military service has been answered, and he believes that women are generally suitable for service in the Bundeswehr.
Merz's call for a debate suggests a recognition of the need for a societal discussion on the potential inclusion of women in mandatory military service in Germany. He described the debate as "the third, fourth step" and implied that the discussion on mandatory military service for women in the Bundeswehr will continue after the first and second steps.
The German federal government currently does not plan to introduce compulsory military service for women. Changing the current law to allow for conscription for women would require a constitutional amendment with a two-thirds majority in both Bundestag and Bundesrat, which is currently not foreseeable. Therefore, the government is initially relying on voluntary service by women, while mandatory conscription could be reintroduced later if volunteer numbers are insufficient, but only for men under the current legal framework.
Merz's statements also suggest a distinction between the question of women's ability to serve in the military and the question of whether they should be required to do so. This distinction highlights the importance of a societal discussion on the potential implications of mandatory military service for women in the Bundeswehr.
The recently passed cabinet law on the new military service in the Bundeswehr is based on volunteerism. As the debate on mandatory military service for women in the Bundeswehr begins, it is clear that Merz's call for a social debate will play a significant role in shaping the future of military service in Germany.
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