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Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alastair McCreadyDecember 6, 2025 at 07:49 AM
Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill
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Thousands protested in Berlin on December 6, 2025, against Germany's newly approved military service bill. The legislation, passed by the Bundestag after months of debate, aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 active soldiers and 200,000 reservists by 2035. The bill introduces a voluntary service program, but allows for needs-based conscription if recruitment targets aren't met. Protesters, like 18-year-old Tess Datzer, expressed concerns about being forced to fight for a country they feel doesn't invest in their future. Organizers also criticized the allocation of funds to the military over public services like education, amid heightened fears of a potential war with Russia.

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Bundestag 40% NATO 50% Russia ×260% Germany ×370% Berlin ×480%

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Berlin

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