In Germany, ignoring military registration can result in a €1,000 fine and a forced report to the commission
In Germany, a new law on military service will come into force in early 2026, which provides for mandatory military registration for young people. For ignoring the requirements, citizens face a fine of up to 1000 euros, and in some cases Forced removal by the police. This is reported by the publication Welt.
How the new system will work
As part of the reform, all 18-year-old German citizens will receive a special questionnaire:
men are obliged to fill in the questionnaire;
Women - voluntarily, without legal consequences in case of refusal.
The questionnaire will contain data on health, physical fitness and readiness for service in the Bundeswehr.
Medical commission and sanctions
After the questionnaires are processed, some men may be obliged to appear at the medical commission. If you ignore the call without a valid reason:
superimposed administrative fine of up to €1000;
possible involvement of civilian police for forced delivery;
Bundeswehr military police (paramedics) will not be involved in such activities.
Why Germany needs it
According to the federal government's plan, in In 2026, the number of Bundeswehr should be 186-190 thousand military personnel, and to 2035 - grow to 255-270 thousand. The authorities acknowledge that without the restoration of elements of compulsory military registration, these indicators cannot be achieved.
Context.
After Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and the growing security risks in Europe, Germany is gradually abandoning the purely voluntary model of army recruitment. The new law is actually the first step towards de facto return of conscription elements, Although a general mandatory draft has not yet been formally introduced.
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