The German parliament is set to vote on whether to extend the mandate of the Bundeswehr's mission in Afghanistan by another 14 months.
This means it wouldn't be up for renewal until after next year's parliamentary elections. The new mandate would allow for an increase in the German contingent in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force by 1,000 soldiers. Germany already has around 3,500 troops stationed in northern Afghanistan. Earlier this month, the cabinet agreed to extend the Bundeswehr mission and the Bundestag is expected to endorse the decision.
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