Keywords: Military Service


Germany Reopens Sigmaringen Military Base to Support New Voluntary Service Model

The German armed forces are preparing to reactivate the Sigmaringen military base in southwestern Germany, transforming the facility from a long-standing refugee reception center into an active military installation to support the nation's newly expanded voluntary service model. According to reports......

Swiss voters reject population cap initiative in early projections

Swiss voters have rejected a controversial proposal to limit the country's population growth, according to initial projections released after nationwide voting on Sunday. The initiative, which sought to prevent Switzerland's population from exceeding 10 million residents, failed to secure majority......

Taiwan proposes tougher penalties to strengthen mandatory military service

Taiwan has proposed new legislation aimed at strengthening its mandatory military service system by introducing tougher penalties for individuals who evade conscription. The move reflects the government's broader efforts to reinforce national defense and ensure greater fairness in fulfilling military......

Swiss voters head to the polls on population cap and civil service reform

As Swiss citizens cast their ballots on Sunday, two highly debated national issues are dominating public attention: a proposal to limit the country's population growth and a government-backed plan to tighten access to civil service in order to reinforce military service obligations. The votes come......

Germany moves to clarify rules for fighting-age men traveling abroad

German authorities are working to clarify new provisions in a recently updated military service law that require men of fighting age to obtain permission before staying abroad for extended periods. The regulation applies to men between the ages of 17 and 45 and concerns trips lasting longer than three......

40th military service contingent takes oath in Casablanca

A formal ceremony was held on Thursday at the 1st Naval Base in Casablanca to mark the completion of the initial training phase of the 40th Military Service Contingent. The event, presided over by the Navy Captain Major commanding the Central Maritime Sector, brought together senior naval officers and......

Thousands protest in Berlin against new German conscription bill

Thousands of people gathered in central Berlin on Friday to denounce Germany’s newly approved military conscription bill, a measure aimed at expanding the country’s armed forces amid growing concerns over European security. The Bundestag passed the legislation after months of intense debate,......

France to launch new voluntary military service amid security concerns

Paris, November 27, 2025 – French President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil a new voluntary military service in the Alps on Thursday, designed to strengthen the armed forces and respond to heightened security concerns, particularly related to Russia. The program will replace the Universal National......

Cash bonus for fighting Russia: Inside Ukraine’s youth recruitment campaign

KYIV, April 25 (Reuters) – A new recruitment program in Ukraine promises an attractive salary, a generous bonus, and an interest-free loan for housing. The price, however, is steep: joining the frontlines of Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Attracting young people, with their......