Germany's youth apply for conscientious objector status amid military service debate
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 04:34 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
More young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status as talk of a possible return to compulsory military service grows. DW reports that Germany has become the world's fourth-largest arms importer, raising concerns about its military spending.
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