The inspector general of Germany’s armed forces has suggested including women in the compulsory military service if it were to be reintroduced to “establish equality.” Germany effectively abolished military conscription in 2011, although the country’s law continues to allow for mandatory service in the event of war or other tensions. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has put the German military’s shortfalls into renewed focus and ignited a debate over reintroducing compulsory military service. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius presented plans for a new military service model in June desig…