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FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The German government will provide funds for an extra 11,000 military personnel by the end of the year, an increase of around 4%, tabloid Bild reported on Saturday, citing government sources.
The money will be provided for 10,000 soldiers and 1,000 civilian employees for the military by end-2025, the newspaper said, adding the move was part of this year's budget planning to be approved by the cabinet next week.
The new jobs will cover armed, air, naval and cyber forces, the report said.
Germany's Defence Ministry declined to comment.
Germany needs up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and personnel, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said earlier this month, as the alliance beefs up its forces to respond to what it sees as an increased threat from Russia.
(Reporting by Christoph SteitzEditing by Mark Potter)
Germany plans to hire an additional 11,000 military personnel by the end of the year, which represents an increase of around 4%.
The new positions will include 10,000 soldiers and 1,000 civilian employees, covering armed, air, naval, and cyber forces.
The increase is part of Germany's response to new NATO targets, which require up to 60,000 additional troops to enhance military readiness.
The funding for these positions will be allocated by the end of 2025 as part of this year's budget planning.
Germany's Defence Ministry declined to comment on the report regarding the increase in military personnel.
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