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BERLIN, GERMANY (DEC. 5, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF PROTESTERS CARRYING BANNER AND GATHERING IN FRONT OF GERMAN PARLIAMENT BUNDESTAG

2. VARIOUS OF PROTESTERS CARRYING BANNERS AND PROTESTING

3. SOUNDBITE (German) MICHAEL SCHULZE VON GLASSER FROM GERMAN PEACE SOCIETY (DFG-VK) SAYING:

“…This is increasingly leading to compulsory military service. We oppose compulsory service and the training of people to use weapons worldwide...”

BERLIN, GERMANY - DEC. 5: A group of protesters staged a protest in front of German parliament building (Bundestag) in Berlin against the draft military service bill, on Friday (Dec. 5).

Members of the German Peace Society – United Opponents of War Service (DFG-VK) organized a demonstration in front of the Bundestag building in the capital while the draft military service bill was being debated.

They held banners reading "No to conscription" and "War is never the only option, but always the worst."

Michael Schulze von Glasser from the DFG-VK pointed out that military examinations will be mandatory starting in 2027.

“This is gradually leading to compulsory military service. We oppose compulsory service and the training of people to use weapons worldwide,” von Glasser added.

Germany abolished compulsory military service in 2011, shifting to an all-volunteer professional force. The armed forces currently stand at 183,000 personnel.