The German government has ordered the forced deployment of troops to Lithuania, prioritizing military security over the labor freedom of soldiers. Meanwhile, politicians evade the debate on mandatory civil service that would distribute burdens across the entire population. The hypocrisy is evident: sacrifice is demanded from a few while the majority avoids any collective responsibility.
A mixed mandatory service model as a technological and social solution ⚙️
A mixed system of mandatory military and civil service for young people would allow burdens to be distributed equitably. From a technical standpoint, a centralized digital platform could be implemented to assign profiles based on skills and needs: defense, cybersecurity, emergencies, or social infrastructure. This would optimize human resources, reduce voluntary recruitment costs, and strengthen social cohesion by exposing all citizens to real responsibilities. Germany already possesses the logistical and digital infrastructure to make this viable.
The utopia of military service falling from the sky like winning the lottery 🎭
Of course, it's easier to force a private soldier to move to Lithuania than to explain to an office politician why they should queue up at a recruitment office. Next time a minister talks about sacrifice, let them start by donating their salary or their seat in parliament. But no, better to stick with the current model: some carry the weight, others carry the microphone.