[Flemlo]

I was quite happy when I was not forced into military and the generator after me was no longer forced (Germany).

If that's your only idea... How about an orientation and self-care program instead?

[anovikov]

Well, this is a point where two problems meet: the need to beef up armed forces (especially in Germany! that faces Russian threat and completely unreliable allies), and a generation of young men with nothing to do.

[unsnap_biceps]

The article talks about them choosing not to do anything, so it's unclear to me why you believe forcing them into a role would result in any sort of positive outcome?

[anovikov]

Because most of the time, most of the people do good things only when they are forced to.