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Thousands of students have taken to the streets in Germany to protest military conscription, Al Jazeera reports. The demonstrations reflect growing opposition among young people to compulsory military service as Germany debates expanding its armed forces and defence readiness. Protesters are pushing back against any return of mandatory service, turning conscription into a flashpoint in the country's wider debate over security policy and civil liberties.
- 2German students rally against conscription amid Russia sanctions strain●Germany's youth rejects the draft as Russia torches another refinery 45,000 German students hit the streets against cons
Around 45,000 students have taken to the streets across Germany to protest plans to reintroduce military conscription, voicing opposition to a return of the draft. The protests come as Russia reportedly struck another oil refinery and targeted Ukrainian infrastructure, keeping defense and security debates at the center of German public life. The demonstrations signal significant youth resistance to military service proposals in Europe's largest economy.