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Almost 6,000 people applied to be excluded from military service on moral or religious grounds.
Germany
Who
Young Germans
What
Almost 6,000 people applied to be excluded from military service on moral or religious grounds.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:08:02 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
Germany ·
Why
Despite a 'conscription lite' policy aimed at boosting the army, a significant number of young Germans are opting out.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Germany faces challenges in increasing its military personnel numbers due to a high rate of opt-outs based on moral or religious objections.
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- HIGHThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/14/young-germans-military-service-opt-out
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