Thousands of students protest German military conscription

In Berlin, over 40,000 students rallied against Germany's new plans to reinstate mandatory military service, shredding conscription surveys as a symbolic act of protest. This movement highlights growing opposition to the policy, which many view as a step backward in an increasingly pacifist society. The large turnout underscores the students' significant influence and the broader implications for Germany’s stance on military service in a time of global geopolitical shifts.