Moscow, May 17 -- NATO is pushing for an increase in the number of German troops to as many as 240,000-260,000 people from 2030, Die Welt newspaper reported on Saturday, citing unnamed sources in the German army.
Currently Germany's target number amounts to 203,000 troops, however the number of armed forces has been declining in recent years, and in 2024 amounted to 180,000 troops.
Meanwhile, Bundeswehr experts reportedly called the numbers required by NATO unrealistic primarily due to poor attractiveness of military service to German citizens. Up to 30% of those enrolled resign from the German armed forces after six months of service, the newspaper reported, citing Bundeswehr documents. Recruits reportedly complain about rudeness during ...