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Germany to Reinstate Military Service Amid Defense Concerns

12/16/2025

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Germany plans to reinstate military service starting in 2027 to bolster defense amid the Ukraine war.
Young men born from 2008 must register and undergo medical exams.
Service will be voluntary initially.
Compulsory conscription could return if recruitment falls short.
The plan has sparked opposition from young Germans who fear militarization and limits on conscientious objection.

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Germany plans to reinstate military service starting in 2027 to bolster defense amid the Ukraine war.
Young men born from 2008 must register and undergo medical exams.
Service will be voluntary initially.
Compulsory conscription could return if recruitment falls short.
The plan has sparked opposition from young Germans who fear militarization and limits on conscientious objection.