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Germany News: Rise in Young People Refusing Military Service

Summary by Deutsche Welle
Amid talk of a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest arms importer. DW has the latest.

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The number of conscientious objectors in Germany continues to rise.

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Over 2,600 applications in the first quarter – Close to the levels of all of 2024, amid security concerns

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Since January, the new military service law has been in force. Young men are remanded as required. At the same time, the number of people who refuse military service is increasing.

·Germany
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Although military service is still suspended, more and more men are refusing military service. In the first quarter of this year, it was more than 2,600 – almost 70 percent of the total applications from 2025.[more]]>

·Hamburg, Germany
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Many young people in Germany are worried about the need for military service and refuse military service. According to a media report, a maximum value could be achieved this year.

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shz broke the news on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
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