Diaconia Saxony is critically questioning the German government's plans for new compulsory military service. "What will happen to young men who are drafted and conscripted if necessary, but refuse to serve in the armed forces because of their convictions?" explained Diakonie head Dietrich Bauer.
In Bauer's opinion, the Bundeswehr and politicians have not managed to communicate that military service is socially meaningful, despite the high pay and other benefits since the suspension of compulsory military service. Now, military service is to be revived on a seemingly voluntary basis - with compulsory conscription of young men and the possibility of so-called compulsory military service on demand.
