Tag: DDR
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Ex-NVA Soldiers as Reservists: Bundeswehr Shortage Sparks Debate
Overview: Bundeswehr’s manpower crunch The German armed forces are facing a serious staffing shortage. According to internal plans, the Bundeswehr aims to field around 200,000 reservists who could be mobilized quickly in a crisis. However, the current reserve pool is far smaller, prompting lawmakers and defense groups to seek unconventional solutions to shore up readiness.…
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Ex-NVA Soldiers as Bundeswehr Reservists: Germany’s DDR Debate
Overview: A manpower crisis meets a controversial idea Germany’s Bundeswehr is grappling with a significant manpower shortage. Reports suggest that, in addition to regular recruitment, there is a push to broaden the pool of reservists to ensure rapid mobilization in a future crisis. A recent proposal, attributed to CDU figure Sepp Müller, would consider using…