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flag German teens protested nationwide on March 5, 2026, against new military recruitment rules requiring 18-year-olds to complete interest questionnaires, fearing future conscription and increased militarization.

flag Thousands of German high school students skipped classes on March 5, 2026, in a nationwide protest against the government’s expanded military recruitment efforts, which require 18-year-old men to complete military interest questionnaires. flag Demonstrations occurred in Berlin, Munich, and other cities, with students opposing the push to grow the Bundeswehr to 260,000 active troops and 200,000 reserves by 2030, citing fears of future conscription and moral opposition to war. flag Though mandatory service remains suspended, protesters argue the new measures signal a dangerous shift toward rearmament.

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