Despite Berlin's plans to boost its military forces, the Bundeswehr still falls woefully short of filling its ranks, a new report says. Defense Commissioner Eva Högl has called for a new and improved ...

Germany's armed forces remain severely shortstaffed although authorities announced a major military buildup following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Could bringing back conscription be the answer?

An official report on the state of the German military painted a grim picture on Tuesday, with a whopping 28% of positions among the lower enlisted ranks unfilled as of the end of 2024.