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In the Bundeswehr there are problems, many positions to fill. It now German army needed more soldiers. The expert writes Hauke Friederichs in the article for publication Zeit.
Recall that since 2011 in Germany abolished compulsory military service. Army in Germany fully contracted.
Two women look indecisive, and the man curiously looking at the glossy brochures. On the cover shows the main battle tanks and infantry in camouflage uniforms with guns in their hands. Here, in its exhibition hall in Berlin, the German army talks about the benefits of a service contract and is looking for new recruits. In the Bundeswehr call it the collective consultation
- so Friderichs described the first phase of bringing new troops.
The author emphasizes that, at this stage, will not impose the contract and are not forced to sign anything.
Just a few metres from the exhibition hall is the career Center of the Bundeswehr in Berlin, where individual counselling and advice. Here, the potential recruits already more talk of military occupations that might interest them and are required by the Bundeswehr. The decision of signing or not signing the jobseeker's own.
At the same time, the article said that in the labor market in Germany, there is high competition, many industries are looking for new employees. In this case, young people with a good education have a fairly wide range. That's why the Bundeswehr has to offer more than just reliable permanent job.
Friderichs emphasizes that as of the end of August 2022 in the armed forces of Germany were 183 000 troops, including more than 80,000 civilians. It makes the Bundeswehr is one of the largest employers in the country.
It is expected that by 2031, the number of troops expected to grow up to 203 000 people. This will further exacerbate the problem of recruiting.
According to the author, the Bundeswehr has an acute shortage of recruits. Today, the German army has to annually complete about 20,000 vacancies to replace soldiers who do not want to renew the contract or retire after the end of service life.
- leads edition of the words spacepainting of the Bundestag for the armed forces Eva Hagl.
