German Defense Minister: Germany's active military personnel reaches its highest level in 12 years

On January 20th local time, German Defense Minister Pistorius stated that the number of active military personnel in the German Federal Armed Forces has seen a significant increase for the first time in many years, reaching 184,200, the highest level in 12 years. Pistorius said, "This is the largest number of recruits since we suspended conscription. In addition, the size of the active military has also reached its highest level in 12 years."