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Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?

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Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year? A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out. Berlin, Germany – Music is a major part of Rayhan Butt’s life.

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    Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year? A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out. Berlin, Germany – Music is a major part of Rayhan Butt’s life. The 18-year-old from the west German city o…

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