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Germany Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is set to propose the reinstatement of the registration of individuals fit for military service, 13 years after Germany effectively abolished national conscription, dpa can report. Young men would have to provide information in a questionnaire about their willingness and ability to serve and to undergo a physical examination if selected, according to Pistorius’ plan, which he will formally reveal later on Wednesday. The proposal represents a first step towards potentially reinstating some form of conscription, a controversial issue in Germany. The count…

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