# Germany debates bringing back mandatory civilian service

https://mins.news/en/item/16757

- DW, 2026-08-08 05:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-debates-reintroducing-mandatory-civilian-service/a-78264088?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany is debating whether to reintroduce mandatory civilian service. Under the government’s ideas, young people could choose civilian service as an alternative if compulsory military service is reinstated. Social organizations are skeptical of the proposed program. Their doubts concern the government’s plans for how such a service would work.

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