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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.

Published Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 05:46
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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