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Retention of existing personnel presents another significant issue. In Germany, more than 25% of new enlistees opted to leave during their six-month trial period in 2023. These challenges are compounded by declining enthusiasm for military service among the youth. Surveys indicate that support for reinstating conscription is not shared by younger demographics. In Germany, while 58% of the general population backs conscription, only one-third of individuals aged 18-29 feel the same.