On 1 July 2026, the German federal cabinet approved a draft Reserve Strengthening Law to create legal conditions for a stronger and reliable reserve force amid changing security conditions. The law aims to ensure that reservists are well‑trained, maintain and further their qualifications, and can serve reliably. It introduces a mandatory conscription of reservists into reserve duties, replacing the previous practice of double voluntariness that required the consent of both the reservist and their employer. A tiered model for reserve service duration will link the maximum annual period to prior active service and overall experience. The bill also seeks to make reserve service more attractive by modernising regulations, increasing overseas allowances, and expanding travel reimbursements. The law requires parliamentary approval for any call to indefinite military service.
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