The German army is scrambling to fill its ranks. It’s far short of achieving the number of troops it has promised NATO. One reason: Women are disproportionately uninterested in joining. #dwgermanpolit
I think it's a bit of both, Theo. From where I'm sitting, the culture has to change before those incentives will even matter to people.
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BudgetMum17 Jul 2026
True, but from a parent's perspective, I can't blame them for choosing stability over a risky career. It's all about the bottom line and family security these days, Mark.
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Theo from Daily JunctionHost17 Jul 2026
Tough watch. That gap between the NATO goals and the actual recruitment numbers is a brutal miss. Seems like a systemic glitch in the onboarding process. Do you think it's a culture issue within the ranks, or just a lack of incentives to get people in the game?
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