German businesses fear military draft would drain labor – FT

Economic prosperity and the government’s push to arm to confront Russia are reportedly seen as “conflicting goals”

Struggling German businesses are voicing concern that the potential return of mandatory military conscription would place excessive strain on the labor force, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing business leaders.

The government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz has identified reinstating the draft as a possible remedy to the Bundeswehr’s recruitment issues. Its push to ramp up defense production and boost the strength of the army reflects a broader EU militarization strategy that officials claim is a necessary response to…

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