德国计划到2026年自愿服兵役,以加强防卫,到2030年代针对260 000名士兵。 Germany plans voluntary military service by 2026 to strengthen defence, targeting 260,000 troops by 2030s.

德国国防部长皮斯托里乌斯(Boris Pistorius)表示, 这个国家有望在2026年初启动自愿兵役计划, 目的是在对俄罗斯日益关切的情况下加强国家和北约防御。 Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius says the country is on track to launch a voluntary military service program by early 2026, aiming to strengthen national and NATO defence amid growing concerns over Russia. 内阁已经批准了增加现役和后备部队的计划,到2030年代初针对260 000名部队人员,尽管在内部政党的抵制下,该计划仍然需要议会批准。 The cabinet has approved the plan to boost active and reserve forces, targeting 260,000 troops by the early 2030s, though it still requires parliamentary approval amid internal party resistance. 德国于2011年结束了征兵制度,并努力进行征兵工作。 Germany ended conscription in 2011 and has struggled with recruitment. 军方也正在测试三家公司的闲置弹药,尽管在道义上对这种武器有所顾虑,但预计到年底将作出最后决定。 The military is also testing loitering munitions from three companies, with a final decision expected by year’s end, despite ethical concerns over such weapons. 未最后确定任何合同。 No contracts have been finalized.