"The reform, which took effect in January, introduces mandatory screening for young men born in 2008 or later, aimed at boosting voluntary military recruitment."
"According to data from the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Functions, 2,656 people applied in the first quarter of the year."
"If the trend continues, 2026 could see the highest level of conscientious objection applications since conscription was suspended in 2011."
"There were 781 cases of applicants reversing earlier decisions last year and 233 in the first quarter of this year."
Applications for conscientious objection in Germany have increased, with 2,656 applications in the first quarter of the year. This rise follows the introduction of a new military service law that mandates screening for young men born in 2008 or later. The law aims to enhance voluntary military recruitment, with the possibility of activating compulsory service if recruitment targets are not met. The trend suggests that 2026 may see the highest level of applications since conscription was suspended in 2011, despite some applicants reversing their decisions.
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