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Germany to bring back military service with voluntary program concerning all 18-year-olds

German lawmakers on Friday approved the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia. The plan also foresees mandatory medical checks for young men. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holdsworth.

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