Tag: Einigungsvertrag
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Ex-NVA Soldiers as Bundeswehr Reservists: Germany’s Staffing Debate
Manpower shortages confront the Bundeswehr Germany’s armed forces are facing a critical manpower challenge. Official plans call for about 200,000 reservists who can be quickly mobilized in a crisis, yet current numbers show only around 51,000 ready reservists. Analysts estimate that up to 860,000 people could theoretically meet basic eligibility, underscoring a gap between aspirational…
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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…