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By Conscription News, Germany No Comments

Would German Conscription Lottery Be Unconstitutional?

A German lawyer has argued that the lottery mechanism envisaged under Germany’s new military-service system could face serious constitutional challenges if compulsory service is activated. Under the law in force since January 1, 2026, military service remains formally voluntary, but the Bundestag can introduce a needs-based draft if volunteer numbers prove insufficient. She sees two […]
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Aug

/26
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Two Latvian Parties Pledge to Abolish Conscription Ahead of Parliamentary Election

Two political forces contesting Latvia’s October 3 parliamentary election have explicitly pledged to abolish compulsory national defence service. Suverēnā vara/Apvienība Jaunlatvieši (right-wing populist, Christian-conservative and protectionist) promises to end the mandatory call-up of young people, while Stabilitātei! (centrist populist, Eurosceptic and Russian-minority-oriented) likewise says it would abolish compulsory national defence service. The positions contrast sharply […]
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/26
By Conscription News, France, Melenchon No Comments

Mélenchon Proposes “Ecological Conscription” in France

French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has proposed introducing an “ecological conscription” that would create regional civil-security guards capable of reinforcing professional emergency services during climate-related crises. He said conscription would allow France to maintain a large, trained reserve that could be mobilised when needed. Melenchon sits at around 15% odds of becoming the next President […]
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Germany: Statisticians Challenge Claims That Conscription Is Unavoidable

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chorin Weller, left, an assistant transmissions chief with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, observes a Finnish Navy sailor with Coastal Brigade, Naval Reconnaissance Battalion, Naval Reconnaissance Company, demonstrate how to operate an RK 62M assault rifle during Finnish weapons and boat familiarization training as part of exercise Narrow Waters 26 in Upinniemi, Finland, May 15, 2026. The familiarization training increased interoperability between allied forces and improved the Marines understanding of Finnish maritime capabilities and weapons systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)
02 / 09 / 26

Share of Finnish Men Completing Military Service Falls to 62 Percent

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, loads his gear alongside Swedish service members during exercise Burmese Chase 25, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 27, 2025. Burmese Chase is an annual U.S. led, multi-lateral training exercise comprised of integrating ground and air fires, infantry tactics and naval gunfire alongside NATO allies to enhance combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marc Imprevert) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out faces.)
01 / 09 / 26

Swedish Defence Researchers Find Little Evidence That Conscription Makes Better Citizens

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