Germany sees threefold rise in conscientious objection applications after military service overhaul
After introducing a new military service system, Germany received three times more applications for conscientious objection than in all of 2025. Authorities acknowledge that conscription could become mandatory in the future.
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After introducing a new military service system, Germany received three times more applications for conscientious objection than in all of 2025.
Authorities acknowledge that conscription could become mandatory in the future.
Context
Conscientious objection is a legally provided option for those who cannot perform service on moral or other personal grounds. The rise in such applications is being recorded against the backdrop of Germany's transition to a new military service system.
Source: rbc.ru
