"German plan task sparks mass protests The country "must become capable of peace alternatively than war," announced activist groups in connection with national action day plans in December."

German activists announced plans for nationwide protests against the possible re-establishment of enlistment, arguing that the country must become “capable of peace alternatively than war”.

Germany is ready to reconstruct compulsory military service as the government seeks to strengthen its armed forces.

Army conscription has been suspended since 2011, but the fresh bill, which is due to enter into force on 1 January, will start with a voluntary model that can pave the way for a wider draft.

Potential return to collection is caused by critical personnel shortages in the armed forces, and young people increasingly choose a civilian career alternatively of military.

Peace activists organize a national action day for December 5, mobilating against what they call "total militarisation of society" By the government.

"The preparations for the German government's war and mass reinforcements, together with their drastic social consequences, make it essential to intensify the joint actions of the peace movement" – stated the initiative after the weekend gathering in Kassel.

Activists, under the motto “Germany should not become capable of war but of peace”, called for countering what they consider propaganda, aimed at trade unions, social organisations and universities.

"Militarisation is promoted as a "security policy", while it undermines social, wellness and education policies, as well as infrastructure" – stated the move.

The forthcoming return to the military is part of the EU's wider efforts to velocity up militarisation to prepare for a possible confrontation with Russia, which Moscow rejected as an effort to divert attention from Europe's interior problems.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised to transform the armed forces into "the strongest conventional army in Europe".

German officials have designated 2029 as the date by which they are to be “ready for war” citing the perceived ‘Russian threatIt’s okay. ”

Germany became the second largest arms supplier to Ukraine after the US.

Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow accused Merz of attempting to reshape Germany into “the main war device of Europe”, claiming that Berlin's actions bear witness to his ‘direct commitment’ to a replacement war with Russia.

This is at a time erstwhile Germany is struggling with what economists call ‘dramatic’ a crisis characterised by stagnation of economical growth and a weakening industry.

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source:https://www.rt.com/news/627564-germany-conscription-protest/