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While military assistance to Ukraine is depleting Germany's ammunition reserves, a recent report by the German-language newspaper, Die Welt, suggests the slowdown in component imports from China could worsen the issue.
Britain had done away with military service in 1963; Belgium did so in 1992. But between 2004 and 2011, a vast swathe of Europe did away with national service. Only Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Cyprus, Greece, Austria and Switzerland have never abandoned conscription.
In a call with the Russian president, German Chancellor Scholz reiterated calls for a cease fire. Meanwhile, the EU said it would provide Ukraine with another €500 million for military aid.
In their first phone call in weeks, Germany's Scholz and Russia's Putin spoke about the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the EU said it would provide Ukraine with another €500 million for military aid. Follow DW for more.
Political leaders from all sides of the Bundestag have backed reintroduction of compulsory service in the German military as country increases defence spending.