German Students Strike Against Potential Return of Compulsory Military Service

Students across Germany staged strikes to protest against the prospect of mandatory military service being introduced in the country. The demonstrations were organized in response to a law on voluntary military service that came into force in January 2025. Protest organizers expressed concern that voluntary service could eventually give way to compulsory conscription. The strikes reflect growing unease among young Germans about the direction of the country's defense and military policies.