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Rising Interest in German Military Service
Despite initial doubts, the number of young people choosing voluntary military service in Germany has increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year, prompting the government to introduce a new, combined system starting in 2026.
Rising Interest in German Military Service
Despite initial doubts, the number of young people choosing voluntary military service in Germany has increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year, prompting the government to introduce a new, combined system starting in 2026.
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28% Bias Score
Germany's New Defense Service Plan: Voluntary, But With Potential Return to Conscription
Germany's cabinet approved a bill introducing a new national defense service, initially relying on volunteers, but with a possible return to mandatory conscription if the security situation demands, or if recruitment fails to secure sufficient personnel, according to statements from the FDP.
Germany's New Defense Service Plan: Voluntary, But With Potential Return to Conscription
Germany's cabinet approved a bill introducing a new national defense service, initially relying on volunteers, but with a possible return to mandatory conscription if the security situation demands, or if recruitment fails to secure sufficient personnel, according to statements from the FDP.
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44% Bias Score
High Cost of Israeli Elite Military Prep Courses Reveals Socioeconomic Disparities
Israeli teenagers pay up to ₪18,000 for military preparatory courses to increase their chances of joining elite units, revealing socioeconomic disparities and complex motivations among parents who may oppose government policies but still support their children's military ambitions.
High Cost of Israeli Elite Military Prep Courses Reveals Socioeconomic Disparities
Israeli teenagers pay up to ₪18,000 for military preparatory courses to increase their chances of joining elite units, revealing socioeconomic disparities and complex motivations among parents who may oppose government policies but still support their children's military ambitions.
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28% Bias Score
Finland's Mandatory Military Service: A Model for Australia?
Three young Finnish men detail their experiences with Finland's mandatory national service, highlighting its societal impact and the challenges of adapting such a model to other countries like Australia, emphasizing the need for a renewed social contract.
Finland's Mandatory Military Service: A Model for Australia?
Three young Finnish men detail their experiences with Finland's mandatory national service, highlighting its societal impact and the challenges of adapting such a model to other countries like Australia, emphasizing the need for a renewed social contract.
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52% Bias Score
Israel's Failing Social Contract: A Stock Market Analogy
This article uses a stock market analogy to illustrate the failings of Israel's social contract, highlighting the insufficient government support for reservists and hostages held in Gaza as a result of the October 7th attacks, while connecting these to broader societal concerns regarding escalating ...
Israel's Failing Social Contract: A Stock Market Analogy
This article uses a stock market analogy to illustrate the failings of Israel's social contract, highlighting the insufficient government support for reservists and hostages held in Gaza as a result of the October 7th attacks, while connecting these to broader societal concerns regarding escalating ...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Coalition Loses Majority After Ultra-Orthodox Party Withdrawal
The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party withdrew from Israel's government due to disagreements over a bill exempting yeshiva students from military service, temporarily reducing Prime Minister Netanyahu's parliamentary majority to 61 seats out of 120.
Israeli Coalition Loses Majority After Ultra-Orthodox Party Withdrawal
The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party withdrew from Israel's government due to disagreements over a bill exempting yeshiva students from military service, temporarily reducing Prime Minister Netanyahu's parliamentary majority to 61 seats out of 120.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Debates Mandatory National Service
German Bundestag Defense Commissioner Henning Otte advocates for mandatory national service for all genders, encompassing military and civilian roles, aiming to bolster the Bundeswehr and foster societal unity.
Germany Debates Mandatory National Service
German Bundestag Defense Commissioner Henning Otte advocates for mandatory national service for all genders, encompassing military and civilian roles, aiming to bolster the Bundeswehr and foster societal unity.
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36% Bias Score
German Union Rejects New Military Service Plan
Germany's Union faction sharply criticizes the government's new voluntary military service plan, citing a lack of concrete targets and deadlines for recruitment and contrasting it with the Swedish model; they intend to push for changes in parliament, creating uncertainty about the plan's future.
German Union Rejects New Military Service Plan
Germany's Union faction sharply criticizes the government's new voluntary military service plan, citing a lack of concrete targets and deadlines for recruitment and contrasting it with the Swedish model; they intend to push for changes in parliament, creating uncertainty about the plan's future.
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52% Bias Score
Haredi Party Withdraws from Israeli Coalition Amid Military Service Dispute
Rabbi Dov Landau, a leading Haredi rabbi, declared that Israel has declared war on religious students, leading to the United Torah Judaism party's withdrawal from the coalition government due to the failure to pass a law exempting Haredi yeshiva students from military service; this follows a long hi...
Haredi Party Withdraws from Israeli Coalition Amid Military Service Dispute
Rabbi Dov Landau, a leading Haredi rabbi, declared that Israel has declared war on religious students, leading to the United Torah Judaism party's withdrawal from the coalition government due to the failure to pass a law exempting Haredi yeshiva students from military service; this follows a long hi...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Weighs Military Conscription Amid NATO Obligations and Economic Concerns
Germany is considering reinstating a form of mandatory military service, aiming to increase the Bundeswehr's personnel by 80,000 within ten years to fulfill NATO obligations; however, concerns remain about the impact on the German economy due to potential workforce shortages from conscription.
Germany Weighs Military Conscription Amid NATO Obligations and Economic Concerns
Germany is considering reinstating a form of mandatory military service, aiming to increase the Bundeswehr's personnel by 80,000 within ten years to fulfill NATO obligations; however, concerns remain about the impact on the German economy due to potential workforce shortages from conscription.
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Activist Shabunin Charged with Military Evasion
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigations (DBR) charged anti-corruption activist and soldier Vitaliy Shabunin with evading military service, illegally using a military vehicle, and receiving unlawful payments, sparking debate about political motivation.
Ukrainian Activist Shabunin Charged with Military Evasion
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigations (DBR) charged anti-corruption activist and soldier Vitaliy Shabunin with evading military service, illegally using a military vehicle, and receiving unlawful payments, sparking debate about political motivation.
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Supreme Court Allows Hearing Before Attorney General's Potential Dismissal
Israel's Supreme Court permitted the government to hold a hearing before potentially dismissing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara; the court clarified this isn't a final decision, maintaining the Attorney General's advisory opinions' legal standing.
Israeli Supreme Court Allows Hearing Before Attorney General's Potential Dismissal
Israel's Supreme Court permitted the government to hold a hearing before potentially dismissing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara; the court clarified this isn't a final decision, maintaining the Attorney General's advisory opinions' legal standing.
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56% Bias Score
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