Conscientious Objectors Rise Significantly

More German men are refusing military service. This increase is happening even though conscription is stopped. New rules about military service are causing this problem.

Germany has stopped requiring men to join the military through conscription. However, a growing number of men are still refusing to serve. Experts think this is because of worries about mandatory military service. The government has introduced new rules for military service. These rules may be making more men want to refuse to serve.

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