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European countries rethink military service amid Ukraine war
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Latvia to reintroduce compulsory military service amid Ukraine war
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Germany debates the return of national service
Seven years after it was abolished, Germany is once again debating the topic of compulsory military service.
The issue has been reignited by members of the conservative CDU Party ahead of October's election.
They have suggested holding a referendum on the issue to see what voters think.
On Macron's orders: France will bring back compulsory national service
The French government has introduced a plan to bring back national service for all 16-year-olds, nearly two decades after it was scrapped.