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American Focus > Blog > Economy > German business warns army draft would deepen worker shortage
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German business warns army draft would deepen worker shortage

Last updated: July 3, 2025 9:40 pm
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The German army’s increasing need for new recruits is causing concern among businesses as they fear that their struggle to find staff will become even more challenging. Corporate representatives have expressed support for efforts to strengthen Europe’s largest nation’s military, especially as NATO aims to enhance its deterrence against Russia. However, there are worries that a potential return to conscription or a push for more civilians to serve as reservists could further strain companies already grappling with recruiting skilled workers in a tight labor market.

Steffen Kampeter, director of the BDA, Germany’s largest employers’ group, acknowledged the dramatic security situation and the necessity to bolster the armed forces. He emphasized the importance of a strong economy in enabling the military to recruit more active soldiers and expand the reservist system. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is considering implementing a voluntary conscription model that would initially draft approximately 5,000 18-year-olds into the military each year. However, there is also contemplation of a potential return to compulsory conscription to address significant gaps in the military’s manpower.

While Germany boasts record-high employment rates, it also has the shortest average working hours among wealthy economies. The new government, led by conservative chancellor Friedrich Merz, aims to increase working hours to stimulate economic growth and address skill shortages in critical sectors like health, education, and engineering. This endeavor becomes even more crucial if the armed forces intensify competition for workers.

A study conducted by the Munich-based Ifo Institute suggests that investing in an attractive voluntary military service program may be more beneficial than resorting to mandatory conscription. The research warns that compulsory enlistment could have high economic costs and hinder individuals’ educational and career prospects. It underscores the importance of allowing individuals to choose activities they excel in rather than forcing them into military service.

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The military’s expansion by approximately 80,000 personnel over the next decade to meet Nato obligations highlights the need to increase the army reserves to 200,000 individuals in the coming years. Merz has urged the business community to make sacrifices to support this growth. Some businesses, like Günther-Innenausbau, have already embraced the concept of allowing employees to serve as reservists, acknowledging the positive impact on employee motivation and skill development.

Carlo Masala, a professor at the Bundeswehr University Munich, believes concerns about the economic repercussions of reinstating conscription are exaggerated. He anticipates a modest number of young people, around 25,000 annually, being called up under a compulsory model. Masala suggests that the German business sector has recognized the need to contribute positively to defense efforts and must ultimately accept this responsibility.

In conclusion, the integration of a voluntary conscription model and an expanded reservist system into Germany’s military recruitment strategy presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses in the country. Balancing the nation’s defense needs with economic demands will require collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure a sustainable and effective recruitment process.

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