# Students strike across Germany against possible return of compulsory military service

https://mins.news/en/item/74254

- BBC News, 2026-09-25 15:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxnvlnve52qdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Students are holding school strikes across Germany against the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. Protest organisers fear the voluntary service law that took effect in January could gradually lead to conscription, while the Defence Ministry says all men liable for service must undergo medical examinations, including those who have said they are not interested in joining the army.

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