Germany Passes New Military Service Law Amid Youth Protests and Mixed Reactions
Germany enacts a new military service law introducing mandatory registration and incentives for voluntary service amid protests and debate.
Military service
Top stories
Germany Passes Modernized Military Service Law Amid Youth Protests
Germany reforms its military service law to a modern, voluntary model amid youth protests fearing renewed conscriptio...
Nationwide Student Strikes in Germany Protest Military Service Reform Plans
Students across Germany, including Baden-Württemberg, strike nationwide protesting government military service reform...
All military service news
Thousands Protest Across Germany Against New Military Conscription Law
Widespread youth protests have erupted in about 90 German cities opposing the newly passed mandatory military conscription law scheduled to start in 2026.
Germany Passes Modernized Military Service Law Amid Youth Protests
Germany reforms its military service law to a modern, voluntary model amid youth protests fearing renewed conscription and wartime deployment.
Germany Passes New Military Service Law Amid Youth Protests and Mixed Reactions
Germany enacts a new military service law introducing mandatory registration and incentives for voluntary service amid protests and debate.
Nationwide Student Strikes in Germany Protest Military Service Reform Plans
Students across Germany, including Baden-Württemberg, strike nationwide protesting government military service reform plans amid calls for greater dialogue and transparency.
Bavarian Students Mobilize in Protest Against New Military Service Law Ahead of Bundestag Vote
Students across Bavaria plan protests against the new military service law as the Bundestag prepares to vote, highlighting tensions over conscription and compulsory service.
NATO Welcomes Germany's Compromise on Military Staffing and Potential Draft Reinstatement
NATO commends Germany's coalition agreement on military staffing reforms and potential draft reinstatement, amid plans to expand the Bundeswehr by 80,000 personnel.
Germany Advances Military Service Reform Amid Recruitment Challenges
Germany introduces a questionnaire for 18-year-olds in 2025 and plans a voluntary military service law in 2026 to meet NATO troop targets, but faces recruitment risks and political challenges.
Germany's Coalition Advances New Military Service Model Amid Key Debates
Discussion continues within Germany's coalition on key details of the new military service model, focusing on conscription selection, troop increases, and service conditions.
Germany's Bundestag Debates Reform of Mandatory Military Service Amid Divergent Views
The Bundestag debates reforms to Germany's military service law, with experts urging conscription to tackle personnel shortages and youth groups opposing mandatory service.
Young Germans Criticize Political Marginalization Amid Military Service Debate
Young Germans express frustration over political neglect in the military conscription debate and broader generational challenges.
Germany Proposes Lottery-based Mandatory Military Service Amid Youth Discontent
Germany plans a lottery-based mandatory military service amid youth protests over government policies and social inequalities.
SPD Rejects Military Service Lottery Proposal Amid Ethical Concerns
The SPD opposes a proposed lottery system for mandatory military service in Germany, with Defense Minister Pistorius citing ethical objections.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Faces Union Criticism but Pushes Forward with Military Service Law
Defense Minister Pistorius defends himself amid Union criticism over a new military service law while the government plans to introduce the bill in the Bundestag this week.
Germany Debates Reintroduction of Mandatory Military Service
Germany is currently engaged in a heated public debate on whether to reinstate mandatory military service for young men, reflecting diverse generational views and societal considerations.
Germany's Political Debate Heats Up Over Reinstating National Service with 'Republican Year' Proposal
Cem Özdemir's proposal for a flexible 'republican year' sparks renewed debate on reinstating national service in Germany amid constitutional and societal challenges.