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German students rally against conscription amid Russia sanctions strain

Original: Germany's youth rejects the draft as Russia torches another refinery 45,000 German students hit the streets against cons

Around 45,000 students have taken to the streets across Germany to protest plans to reintroduce military conscription, voicing opposition to a return of the draft. The protests come as Russia reportedly struck another oil refinery and targeted Ukrainian infrastructure, keeping defense and security debates at the center of German public life. The demonstrations signal significant youth resistance to military service proposals in Europe's largest economy.

Why now: Young Germans are mobilizing against government plans to bring back military conscription as the war in Ukraine drives renewed defense debates across Europe.

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• Germany's youth rejects the draft as Russia torches another refinery 45,000 German students hit the streets against conscription. Russia cuts Ukraine's digital spine. And Iran makes a seven-day Hormuz offer - while its own parliament contradicts the president on nuclear… · storychase · 2

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