Young Germans do not want to be soldiers
Germany wants to grow its military because of security worries in Europe. The government needs 80,000 new soldiers, so it is spending millions of dollars on advertisements to invite young people to join. Officials sent hundreds of thousands of letters to teenagers to check their fitness and interest in fighting.
But very few young men want to join the army.
Many teenagers say they prefer to study and don’t want to fight for the military.
Almost 6,000 young Germans officially refused to serve as soldiers this year, which is a big increase from past years.
Students are also organizing protests against army plans in schools and streets.
Although most adults support spending money on defense, finding enough young people who are willing to become soldiers remains a big problem for Germany.
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Germany needs more soldiers for its military and is trying to attract young people with advertisements and letters. However, many young Germans prefer to study and are not interested in joining the army. This year, nearly 6,000 officially refused military service, a big increase from previous years.
Students are even protesting against military plans. This situation highlights a challenge for Germany, as it struggles to find enough young people willing to become soldiers despite adult support for defense spending.
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Why don't young Germans want to be soldiers?
Many young Germans prefer to study or pursue other interests instead of joining the army, and some are actively protesting military plans.
How is Germany trying to recruit new soldiers?
Germany is spending millions on advertisements and sending letters to teenagers to gauge their interest and fitness for military service.
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