German Bundestag passes legislation reintroducing mandatory military service for men by September 30, 2026
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 30. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
The Merz government (CDU/CSU–SPD, since March 2025) made Bundeswehr modernization a top priority. Defense Minister Pistorius developed a selective service model (Swedish-style) in 2025. The coalition agreement includes mandatory service reform options. A Bundestag vote by September 30 requires completion of cabinet draft, all readings, and potential Bundesrat involvement. Obstacle: major German legislation typically takes 9-18 months. No Metaculus/Polymarket market. Estimated P: ~29%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Koalitionsvertrag CDU/CSU–SPD 2025: Bundeswehr-Reform und Wehrpflicht-Optionen verankert (Bundesregierung.de, März 2025)
- Bundesverteidigungsminister Pistorius: Selektivmodell nach schwedischem Vorbild (BMVg, 2025)
- Bundestag: Kein entsprechendes Wehrpflicht-Gesetz bislang verabschiedet (Bundestag.de, Stand Juli 2026)
- Politischer Zeitplan: Koalition anstrebt Beschluss vor Herbst-Etat-Runde (Handelsblatt/Spiegel, 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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