Germany On Boil, Merz In Israel: Chancellor Slammed At Home Over Conscription Rules

Germany On Boil, Merz In Israel: Chancellor Slammed At Home Over Conscription Rules German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew to Israel for a diplomatic reset even as Germany witnessed massive unrest over new conscription reforms. The protests, led by students and backed by the BSW’s Amira Mohamed Ali, slammed the government for pushing young people toward potential conflict with Russia. Demonstrators across Berlin denounced the draft, accusing leaders of warmongering while expanding the Bundeswehr to meet NATO goals. Ali accused Merz of double standards on Israel, militarism, and war rhetoric. The Bundestag’s decision requiring all 18-year-old men to register for service has triggered nationwide anger, intensifying Germany’s political crisis.