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Thousands of students protest German military conscription
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.
Why now: Germany is re-examining military service rules amid heightened European security concerns, and student opposition has mobilised large protests.
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