Amid heightened security threats in Europe, Germany is examining its military service framework. The German coalition government has announced a compromise plan to enhance troop numbers, which includes calling up all 18-year-old men for military medical examinations. While the government aims to keep military service voluntary, a new model for potential conscription is under discussion, possibly including a lottery system for over-18s if troop shortages persist. The recent decisions reflect a strategic shift in response to evolving geopolitical challenges.