Germany Increases Voluntary Military Service
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Germany wants more people to join the army. They are worried about Russia and need stronger forces. Some people in the government think the plan is not good enough.
Germany is a member of NATO and the European Union. It wants to make its army better after many years. The country has a lot of money to buy new equipment for the army.
The government is trying to get more people to join. It wants more soldiers in the army. Germany wants to have more active soldiers and reservists in the future.
The Defense Minister said the army must grow. He said Russia is behaving aggressively. He thinks Germany needs a strong army with enough soldiers and equipment.
The government has a plan to get more people to volunteer. They will send forms to young people to ask if they want to join. Some people want to bring back mandatory service if not enough people volunteer for the army.
Questions
Why does Germany want more people to join the army?
Germany is worried about Russia and needs stronger forces.
What does Germany want to improve in its army?
Germany wants to make its army better and buy new equipment.
What is the government's plan to get more people to join the army?
The government will send forms to young people to ask if they want to join.
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