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After a long dispute, the German government has agreed on a new military service model. However, the details are not yet known. The agreement coincides with the celebrations for the Bundeswehr's 70th anniversary.

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By Benjamin Kanthak, Wolfgang Mueller

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After a long dispute, the German government has agreed on a new military service model. However, the details are not yet known. The agreement coincides with the celebrations for the Bundeswehr's 70th anniversary.

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