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In Germany, the number of citizens refusing military service for conscience reasons is rising significantly, with nearly 1,900 new requests in October alone. This brings the total for the year to 16,869. Experts attribute this increase to security concerns related to Russia and reports of inappropriate behavior within the Bundeswehr. A recent study revealed high rates of verbal harassment among military personnel. The German government aims to expand the military through voluntary recruitment, but the current law allows men to be obligated to serve, while women and non-binary individuals are exempt. The right to refuse military service on conscience grounds is protected by the German Constitution.