Despite efforts to increase personnel, the number of Bundeswehr soldiers has fallen to 181,500 men and women. As of December 31, 2023, there were around 1,500 fewer temporary and professional soldiers as well as those doing voluntary military service than a year earlier.
The Ministry of Defense announced to the German Press Agency that more information will be released in coming days. More information coming soon. dpa. Berlin - More information comes soon in relation to the reduction in Bundeswehrs personnel.