Medical examination is mandatory – since January 2026

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Since January 2026, all 18-year-old men in Germany are contacted: the questionnaire is mandatory, and so is the medical examination. Failure to appear risks a fine of up to 250 euros – and in repeated cases, police escort. We show you the arguments, your rights and the path to an objection letter. Free, discreet, no tracking.

Current Status of Conscription in Germany

Mandatory questionnaire for men (born 2008+)

January 2026

All 18-year-old men receive a mandatory questionnaire to assess military service suitability. Failure to answer risks a fine of up to 250 euros.

In Umsetzung

Medical examination is mandatory – with coercive consequences

since January 2026

Anyone summoned for examination must appear. Failing to appear is an administrative offence: fine, repeated summons, and in repeated cases police escort.

In Umsetzung

Nationwide examination of complete cohorts

July 1, 2027

From July 2027 entire cohorts are to be examined. 24 examination centres have been designated since May 2026 – a backlog is building up until then.

Possible "needs-based" conscription

from 2028

If not enough volunteers are recruited, the Bundestag can pass a law for a lottery or compulsory service.

Target: up to 270,000 active soldiers

2035

As of 31 August 2026 around 186,400 active soldiers were serving. The gap to the target is the lever for needs-based conscription.

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Know your rights

Conscription is being reactivated. But your right to object is inviolable.

You have the right to say no – without punishment.

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Conscience & Values

Peace, human rights, democracy – and then military service? Many young people can't reconcile this.

We help you live your beliefs.

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Legal Pathways

There are clear, legal ways to refuse military service. The generator makes the first step easy.

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This page is an expression of opinion within the meaning of Article 5 of the German Basic Law and is not legal advice. Quotes reflect the view of the person quoted, not ours. We make no factual assertions about criminal offences by third parties; criminal allegations are reproduced exclusively as pending proceedings or as a quote with a source. For your own case we recommend advice from a lawyer specialising in military law.

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Important Note

This website is for informational and support purposes. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. For individual cases, we recommend consulting a lawyer specializing in conscientious objection.