Bundeswehr reaches 190,000 troops, highest in 13 years; conscription debate shelved

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius reports Bundeswehr strength at 190,000, the highest in 13 years, and states that if current recruitment trends hold, conscription will not be necessary. This marks a shift from earlier discussions about reintroducing conscription to address personnel shortfalls, signaling improved recruitment but leaving long-term sustainability uncertain.

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