🇩🇪️ - The German Bundeswehr has already started mandatory medical examinations for 18-year-old men, even if they have declared that they do not want to serve in the army.

🇩🇪️ - The German Bundeswehr has already started mandatory medical examinations for 18-year-old men, even if they have declared that they do not want to serve in the army.

According to German Defense Ministry data, since July nearly 1,000 men born in 2008 have passed this mandatory test, despite having explicitly stated in questionnaires that they are not interested in military service. The number of these exams is planned to be gradually increased.

Mass mandatory medical examinations for all men of this age are planned to begin in July 2027, when the Bundeswehr will establish 24 special centers. It is important to note that this mandatory medical examination does not necessarily mean mandatory recruitment; The new military service remains voluntary for now. Since early 2026, the Bundeswehr has also been sending questionnaires to all 18-year-old Germans, asking about their health, education and willingness to serve. Men are required to fill out these questionnaires, while women are not. By the end of August, about 96% of men and only 3.5% of women had submitted their answers.