Tens of thousands of students in Berlin have marched through the city to oppose Germany’s plans to reintroduce mandatory military service, marking one of the largest youth-led demonstrations against the policy. Organizers describe the protests as a rejection of what they call a shift toward militarization, with participants waving signs and chanting slogans against conscription. The movement reflects broader debates over national security and civic duty, as lawmakers weigh the potential impact on education and public opinion. Demonstrators argue the proposal undermines their future and the principles of a peaceful society.
More than 40,000 students have taken to the streets of Berlin, in protest of Germany's proposed military service plans.
