Germany, as per reports, is considering the reintroduction of conscription for all 18-year-olds amidst escalating tensions with Russia.

According to a report by The Sunday Telegraph, this move is driven by concerns over a potential full-scale NATO conflict with Russia.

<h2>What's the plan?</h2>

The report states that three potential plans are under the final stage of discussion, and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is expected to announce formal plans next month. Two of these plans reportedly include compulsory one year conscription for all men at the age of 18.

One approach would require both men and women, upon turning 18, to serve, expanding the conscription that previously applied only to men. &nbsp;

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Including women in mandatory conscription would require a constitutional amendment, yet, as per Daily Mail, military insiders suggest that such a change would "most likely to receive societal approval".

Another strategy focusing&nbsp;solely on 18-year-old men&nbsp;will reportedly&nbsp;include a selection process where individuals would complete an online form and could subsequently be chosen for service.&nbsp;

The third option, as per the report, would forego conscription entirely, instead focusing on "optimising" the existing military framework through intensified, proactive recruitment efforts.

However, during a recent visit to Washington, Pistorius expressed his 'conviction' that Germany "needs a form of military conscription".

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Germany had suspended compulsory military conscription in 2011, a decision which Pistorius has previously described as a "mistake".

<h2>Why compulsory military service?</h2>

These discussions, as per Daily Mail, are set against a backdrop of heightened global tension following Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration that his nuclear forces are at full readiness.&nbsp;

In an unsettling speech, on Thursday (May 9) Putin hailed the valour of Russian troops in Ukraine and accused the "collective West" of "fuelling regional conflicts, inter-ethnic and inter-religious strife and trying to contain sovereign and independent centres of global development". He also issued a warning that the Kremlin intends to avoid global conflict, but was ready to face any threat to Russia's security.

(With inputs from agencies)

Germany, as per reports, is considering the reintroduction of conscription for all 18-year-olds amidst escalating tensions with Russia. According to a report by The Sunday Telegraph, this move is driven by concerns over a potential full-scale NATO conflict with Russia.

Germany, as per reports, is considering the reintroduction of conscription for all 18-year-olds amidst escalating tensions with Russia. According to a report by The Sunday Telegraph, this move is driven by concerns over a potential full-scale NATO conflict with Russia. What's the plan? The report states that three potential plans are under the final stage of discussion, and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is expected to announce formal plans next month. Two of these plans reportedly include compulsory one year conscription for all men at the age of 18. One approach would require both men and women, upon turning 18, to serve, expanding the conscription that previously applied only to men. Also read | Sergey Shoigu sacked as Russian Defence Minister as Putin begins fifth term Including women in mandatory conscription would require a constitutional amendment, yet, as per Daily Mail, military insiders suggest that such a change would "most likely to receive societal approval". Another strategy focusing solely on 18-year-old men will reportedly include a selection process where individuals would complete an online form and could subsequently be chosen for service. The third option, as per the report, would forego conscription entirely, instead focusing on "optimising" the existing military framework through intensified, proactive recruitment efforts. However, during a recent visit to Washington, Pistorius expressed his 'conviction' that Germany "needs a form of military conscription". Also read | Putin critic Alexei Navalny awarded Dresden Peace Prize posthumously Germany had suspended compulsory military conscription in 2011, a decision which Pistorius has previously described as a "mistake". Why compulsory military service? These discussions, as per Daily Mail, are set against a backdrop of heightened global tension following Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration that his nuclear forces are at full readiness. In an unsettling speech, on Thursday (May 9) Putin hailed the valour of Russian troops in Ukraine and accused the "collective West" of "fuelling regional conflicts, inter-ethnic and inter-religious strife and trying to contain sovereign and independent centres of global development". He also issued a warning that the Kremlin intends to avoid global conflict, but was ready to face any threat to Russia's security. (With inputs from agencies)

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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday (June 6) that the process related to India's proposed procurement of six submarines was yet to be completed and that the German industry was at a "good place" in the race for the contract.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday (June 6) that the process related to India's proposed procurement of six submarines was yet to be completed and that the German industry was at a "good place" in the race for the contract. Pistorius arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a four-day visit to India, the first by a German defence minister since 2015. After holding wide-ranging talks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Pistorious addressed a press conference where he was asked about the submarine deal. "The procedure is not finished yet, but I think the German industry is at a good place in that race," he told reporters. One of the top contenders for the contract is Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). Submarine project figures in talks between Pistorious, Singh According to a report by the news agency PTI, officials earlier said that India's plan to procure six stealth conventional submarines at a cost of around Rs 43,000 crore figured in the talks between Pistorius and Singh, and the former showed Germany's interest in the project. In June 2021, the Indian Defence Ministry cleared the project to domestically build six conventional submarines for the navy. The submarines would be built under the much-talked-about strategic partnership model that allows domestic defence manufacturers to join hands with leading foreign defence majors to produce high-end military platforms to reduce import dependence. Germany can do more in Indo-Pacific: Pistorious German Defence Minister Pistorious also said on Tuesday that his country could and ought to do more in the Indo-Pacific in a partnership with India given the sense of unpredictability surrounding it. "And we need strategic partners like Indonesia, like India, for example, to make sure that the law of free navigation and the free trading routes will be achievable during the next decade too," Pistorious said during the press conference and pointed out that Europe has a role to play in the Indo-Pacific region. "We have totally agreed about the German and European role in the Indo-Pacific. We agreed that more engagement of Europe and Germany is necessary to play a relevant part in that game — it is not a game, but you know what I mean," he added. The German defence minister also indicated that his country will deploy military assets in the Indo-Pacific next year as well. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is in New Delhi. The high-level visit aims to facilitate bilateral defence cooperation and explore avenues for strategic partnership. India was one of the first countries to end the state of war with post-war Germany in 1951. It was also amongst the first countries to recognize the federal republic of Germany.

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The United States and Germany are set to bolster their defence partnerships with India through high-level visits by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, respectively. 
 
Secretary Austin's visit, scheduled for June 4-5, comes as the United States and India seek to enhance their strategic collaboration under the framework of the US-India Major Defence Partnership.

During his stay in New Delhi, Secretary Austin will engage in discussions with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other prominent leaders.

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The Pentagon's statement emphasised that this visit presents an opportunity to expedite defence innovation and promote industrial co-operation, further strengthening the operational collaboration between the US and Indian militaries. 
 
Parallel to this visit, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is scheduled to arrive in India on June 6. While specific details about his visit remain undisclosed, it is believed that the primary focus will be on promoting a submarine deal between the two nations.

This visit underscores Germany's keen interest in deepening its defence co-operation with India, an emerging global power.

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The visits by Secretary Austin and Defence Minister Pistorius underscore the increasing global recognition of India's strategic importance and its rising role in maintaining regional stability.

As major economies and democracies, the United States and Germany's initiatives to bolster their defence ties with India demonstrate the shared commitment to advancing security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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The United States and Germany are set to bolster their defence partnerships with India through high-level visits by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, respectively.

The United States and Germany are set to bolster their defence partnerships with India through high-level visits by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, respectively. Secretary Austin's visit, scheduled for June 4-5, comes as the United States and India seek to enhance their strategic collaboration under the framework of the US-India Major Defence Partnership. During his stay in New Delhi, Secretary Austin will engage in discussions with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other prominent leaders. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: Jaishankar flags need for adherence to, respect for ‘constitution of the oceans’ UNCLOS The Pentagon's statement emphasised that this visit presents an opportunity to expedite defence innovation and promote industrial co-operation, further strengthening the operational collaboration between the US and Indian militaries. Parallel to this visit, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is scheduled to arrive in India on June 6. While specific details about his visit remain undisclosed, it is believed that the primary focus will be on promoting a submarine deal between the two nations. This visit underscores Germany's keen interest in deepening its defence co-operation with India, an emerging global power. WATCH | Indian Ambassador Sibi George speaks to Wion ahead of PM's Japan visit The visits by Secretary Austin and Defence Minister Pistorius underscore the increasing global recognition of India's strategic importance and its rising role in maintaining regional stability. As major economies and democracies, the United States and Germany's initiatives to bolster their defence ties with India demonstrate the shared commitment to advancing security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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