The Greens in Germany want to arm themselves: “Freedom” military service compulsory from 18 to 67 years old - Economic Scenarios

A bit of coercion: The proposal of the Bavarian Greens to introduce a mandatory "freedom service" meets the opposition of the military officers of the Bundestag.

Podcaster Ole Nymoen (27) acknowledges that he enjoys democratic rights, such as freedom of expression, in his native Germany, but he doesn't want to die for them. In his latest book, "Why I Won't Fight for My Country," Nymoen argues that civilians should not be sent to fight, even to ward off invasions. He says that foreign occupation might lead to a "terrible" life, but "it's better to be occupied than to die."

The military officer of the Bundestag, Högl, considers a new form of military service possible. With regard to the coalition negotiations, the SPD politician on Deutschlandfunk said that there would be some kind of obligation - at least one survey by questionnaires and a sample of young men.

Even if it sounds obscene to some: Germany must learn to admire its soldiers again.

In the debate on the reintroduction of compulsory military service, the head of the Bavarian Green Group spoke out in favour of a binding "freedom service" for all – and argues with John F. Kennedy, of all people. What an irony.

Germany is again discussing conscription.