There was also a nationwide school strike against conscription in Kassel 5. A demonstration took place in March. About 700 Pupils:inside and their supporters:inside gathered in front of the Kassel town hall, to protest against the gradual reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Already on 5. December 2025 mobilized that Alliance “School strike against compulsory military service” Tens of thousands of students nationwide:within. The first protests in December were a reaction to the “new military service” law passed on the same day. This requires all 18-year-old men to answer a questionnaire about their willingness to serve in the military. As soon as the necessary infrastructure is created, The mandatory muster follows. Both are voluntary for young women.
Because the decision for the “new military service” was made over the heads of the young people and the first steps towards the reintroduction of general military service have been taken, Local strike committees were founded in many cities and national days of action were launched. With two members of the local school strike alliance We conducted an interview in advance about her motivation.
That the second strike should take place again during school hours, had caused discussions weeks in advance. Some students:reported inside, The school had previously announced this to them, You are only allowed to stay away from class on that day with a medical certificate. According to the organizing alliance, more than once again took part 50.000 Pupils:inside strike demonstrations in 150 cities – significantly more, than in December.
There was also a strike in Kassel in connection with the school strike Actions against the Bundeswehr at two locations. A statement published on indymedia calls for further participation in the coming protests.
The date for the next school strike against conscription has already been set: 8. May 2026.