Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
Summary
Students across Germany are striking to protest against the possible return of compulsory military service. Germany’s government introduced a voluntary military service law earlier this year but is considering compulsory service if not enough volunteers join or if security risks rise.Key Facts
- Students are protesting against the possible return of compulsory military service in Germany.
- Germany started a voluntary military service law in January to recruit more soldiers.
- If not enough people volunteer, Germany’s parliament might bring back compulsory service.
- All 18-year-old men in Germany must fill out a questionnaire about military service and take a medical exam.
- Some 18-year-olds were invited to medical exams even though they said they were not interested in joining.
- More than 100 protests are planned across Germany, including in major cities like Hamburg, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
- Germany wants to increase its army from about 186,700 troops to 260,000 by the early 2030s.
- The decision to boost military numbers follows concerns about Russia and pressure from the United States.
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