"Why are only men called to the draft? In the face of immediate danger, half the population is abandoned. It's deficit and discrimination," writes "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung". "He who continues to be willing (also in the case of women) must put more effort into it," adds the commentator. amazingly large numbers of young people advocate compulsory military service. However, it turns out that the Bundeswehr is incapable to scope them effectively. In Germany, bureaucracy is the biggest obstacle so far. "This country, which is worth defending, has adequate financial and personnel resources to make 1 of the strongest armies in general. It is not a question of the number of equipment or stars on the ephods, but above all the question of will" – we read.
Risk in Europe
"Süddeutsche Zeitung" comments: "In 2011, there seemed to be no external threats anymore, and the heavy reduced Bundeswehr almost did not apply to the inactive comparatively many vintages of young men. Today, however, due to Russian neo-imperialistism, from which Vladimir Putin made state ideology, Europe has again become a dangerous place. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz deservedly pledged to reconstruct the Bundeswehr's ability to deter, besides to keep the US in the Western camp despite the wobbly Donald Trump. "Only: all these fresh funds and fresh equipment will give nothing without staff in the Bundeswehr. Unfortunately, the chance to get it through the planned Military Service Act, which inactive needs to be approved by the Bundestag, seems small."
In the opinion of the economical diary "Handelsblatt", the German government takes safety policy seriously in the face of a Russian threat. "This confirms the full package of laws on the fresh military service, the creation of the National safety Council and protection against espionage. But will the chapeco-social democratic coalition fulfill its responsibility? Doubts are justified. The public dispute between the Minister of abroad Affairs and the Minister of Defence on the Military Service Act does not mention the coherent safety policy to be introduced by the National safety Council. The rule of hope governs the question of strengthening the Bundeswehr staff".
Positive signal
According to the Baden-Württemberg diary "Reutlinger General-Anzeiger" the direction that the government took is just the first step in a dangerous stalling game. "The number of professional and contract soldiers remains unchanged. Moreover, scenarios and deadlines for threats to Europe or Germany can change very quickly. It is besides clear that a young person, even after basic training, is inactive not a full trained soldier. In turn the creation of the National safety Council is simply a affirmative signal for the defence of the country".
In a akin tone, he comments on the regional diary "Rheinfalz" from Ludwigshafen, writing that the global political crisis is simply a permanent state. "Therefore, Germany urgently needs better preparation through the National safety Council – even if the fresh body has its weaknesses. It is not certain that the elected tiny Council staff will be able to give an appropriate impetus. The fact that representatives of key safety services, specified as the Bundeswehr or the interview, do not sit in this group permanently may prove to be a flaw" - we read.
