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8 August 2026

Germany debates reintroducing mandatory civilian service

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

Germany debates reintroducing mandatory civilian service

Social organizations are skeptical about the government's ideas for a civilian service program that youths could choose as an alternative should Germany reinstate mandatory military conscription.

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