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Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

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126 points petermcneeley | 3 comments | 06 Dec 25 19:19 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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nicbou ◴[07 Dec 25 00:00 UTC] No.46177825[source]▶
To offer a bit of context, the same government just voted to raise current pensions at the expense of steep taxation hikes for current workers, made massive cuts to social services, and is now discussing military service.

This generation is rightfully feeling like they're getting a sore deal.

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venturecruelty ◴[07 Dec 25 00:05 UTC] No.46177877[source]▶
Classic move: make the kids struggle, then offer them a lifeline if they just put on a uniform. The GI bill is great, but you shouldn't have to step on an IED to go to college.
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1. Garlef ◴[07 Dec 25 07:12 UTC] No.46179832[source]▶
Nah... That's a cute idea but here's some actual data:

https://www.bundeswehrkarriere.de/downloads/mannschaften/936

tl;dr: Okay but it's not golden by any means.

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2. flohofwoe ◴[07 Dec 25 11:09 UTC] No.46180882[source]▶
FWIW for a lot of East German youths born into poor families that's pretty good money at 18 years age.
3. PeterStuer ◴[07 Dec 25 16:53 UTC] No.46183084[source]▶
Got to love how they camo their letterhead.