Germany needs up to 60,000 more troops, says defense chief

data germany plus06052025 June 5, 2025. Germany must recruit up to 60,000 more service personnel to meet NATO's defense goals, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.More about the OECD Data Explorer ↗️ · Platform and data status. logo. Find, understand and use the data you need. or browse by. Topic.