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- Starting this month, the Bundeswehr imposes fines of up to 250 euros; the obligation to respond remains afterward.
- By the end of September, 492,800 questionnaires had been sent; about 253,000 went to men required to respond, and 239,800 to women and people of other genders.
- About 96 percent of men responded within the initial and extended deadlines; roughly four percent, around 10,000, face administrative-offence proceedings.
- From January through September 2026, 14,977 conscientious-objection applications were submitted, nearly four times as many as during the previous year.
Between January 1 and September 30, 2026, a total of 14,977 applications for military service refusal were received.— Spokesperson for the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Tasks (BAFzA), as reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung
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Key FactsNew Penalties and Duties for Conscripts in 2026
Dec 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Beginning in early 2026, all 18-year-old men and women will receive a military service questionnaire, which men are required to complete.
- Failure to submit the form or providing false information can lead to fines reaching 1000 euros, according to the Defense Ministry.
- Missing the mandatory medical examination without excuse may result in police being called to ensure attendance, excluding military police involvement.
- The Bundeswehr aims to increase its active personnel to between 186,000 and 190,000 by 2026, with further growth planned by 2035.
If a young man fails to comply with the obligation to fill out the questionnaire or makes false statements, a fine of up to 1000 euros may be the consequence.— A spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Defense
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Key FactsBundeswehr Launches Digital Questionnaire for Conscription
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- From January 2026, all 18-year-old males will receive a digital questionnaire assessing motivation and suitability for military service.
- The survey includes questions about education, occupation, physical condition, and interest in Army, Air Force, or Navy roles.
- Completion is mandatory within one month, with penalties for missing or deliberately incorrect responses.
- The initiative aims to increase soldier numbers from approximately 280,000 to 460,000 through volunteers and conscripts.
Voluntariness is enough; the applicant numbers show that.— Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) comments on the attractiveness of the new military service law.
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Military service: These are the questions in the German Armed Forces letter that 18-year-old men will soon have to answer
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Key FactsNew Screening Process Boosts Military Recruitment
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- The Bundestag approved a new voluntary military service aimed at increasing the army size to between 255,000 and 270,000 by 2035.
- From January 2026, all 18-year-old men must fill out a questionnaire and undergo screening; participation by women remains voluntary.
- The questionnaire gathers personal details, qualifications, and willingness to serve to assess suitability and availability.
- Service duration ranges from six to eleven months, with a gross monthly pay of 2600 euros and incentives such as a driving license subsidy.
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