"At least 2,000 people have protested at CDU headquarters in Berlin against remarks by Chancellor Merz that many see as racist"
"The president of Germany's Reserve Association has said although many volunteers for the armed forces wer expected, he believes conscription will have to be reintroduced in the long run"
"Here is a roundup of news and human interest stories from and about Germany on Wednesday, October 22, 2025"
On October 22, 2025, at least 2,000 people protested at CDU headquarters in Berlin against remarks by Chancellor Merz that many perceived as racist. Protesters gathered outside party headquarters to express opposition to comments widely seen as discriminatory. The president of Germany's Reserve Association said that although many volunteers for the armed forces were expected, conscription will have to be reintroduced in the long run. The Reserve Association comments reflect concerns about military manpower and long-term defense planning. Public demonstrations and defense policy debates could influence party politics and electoral sentiment ahead.
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