Germany: Military chief wants draft checks for all young men – DW – 11/03/2025

Germany: Military Chief Calls for Universal Draft Screening

Germany's armed forces chief, Carsten Breuer, rejected the idea of a draft lottery, insisting that all young men should first be assessed to determine their eligibility for military service. Speaking to the RND media group, Breuer emphasized that screening entire age groups is essential to identify who can serve.

He argued that a random selection process would undermine both motivation and the quality of training for recruits.

Security Investigation Following Bomb Plot Arrest

German police are investigating a suspected bomb plot after arresting a 22-year-old Syrian man accused of planning an attack.

Political Developments: Chancellor’s Invitation to Syrian Leader

On Monday, November 3, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced he had invited Syria's new transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Germany. The visit aims to facilitate direct discussions on Berlin’s strategy to repatriate Syrian criminals.

"We will, of course, continue to deport criminals to Syria. We will now implement this in a very concrete manner," Merz told reporters.

Syrian Nationals in Germany

Official data from August 2025 indicates that approximately 951,400 Syrian nationals live in Germany, including 920 individuals with deportation orders.

Outlook

More updates on these developments in Germany are expected tomorrow morning.

Author’s summary: Germany’s military chief advocates for comprehensive draft eligibility checks to ensure readiness, while authorities intensify efforts against security threats and manage diplomatic relations with Syria regarding criminal repatriation.

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