Germany is reforming its military service in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the Bundeswehr.A new law, advocated by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, is set to take effect in January 2026 and aims to enhance military outreach while increasing troop numbers through voluntary service.Concerns from military historian Sönke Neitzel suggest reliance on voluntary service may be insufficient, prompting discussions around reintroducing compulsory conscription before 2028.