Bundeswehr Talent Drive: Volunteers vs. Draft

Germany’s military is banking on better pay, career perks, and
fresh patriotism to fill its ranks—yet a return to conscription
still hovers if volunteer targets fall short. In our next episode
we’ll outline the new recruiting pipeline, the surge in interest
since the Ukraine war, and the stakes of balancing readiness with
personal choice. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.