Pistorius: Bundeswehr at about 190,000 personnel, highest in 13 years; voluntary recruitment may avoid conscription.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius states the Bundeswehr has about 190,000 personnel, its highest level in 13 years, and says continued success of voluntary recruitment could make a return to compulsory military service unnecessary. He also stresses the importance of the transatlantic partnership for European security.
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