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Democracy in danger: CDU plans conscription and cuts in citizens' benefits!
On November 16, 2025, experts in Kempten will discuss the reintroduction of compulsory military service and social justice.
Democracy in danger: CDU plans conscription and cuts in citizens' benefits!
In the last few days there has been a lot of talk in Germany about the CDU leadership's plans to reintroduce compulsory military service. Loud Democracy Team The decision is criticized by many as dangerous because it could lead to a further shift to the right in politics. Do the new plans not invite social cohesion, but rather division? A deeper understanding of the topic requires shedding light on the background of these initiatives.
One of the central points of criticism of the reintroduction of compulsory military service concerns the possible exchange of voluntary work for compulsory service. This development is seen as a further sign that politics is endangering the social structures in the country. Occupational safety laws could be weakened and cuts to citizens' benefits may be in the pipeline. There are also allegations that people are being played off against each other, which could further endanger the cohesion of society. In the lively debate, the call for joint resistance against this policy is not neglected. An event is being planned in the Allgäu that promotes solidarity and against rearmament measures.
A look at the old generation
In a slightly different context, economist Marcel Fratzscher spoke out and spoke out in favor of a “mandatory social year for all pensioners”. His proposal, which made waves in the media and even received opposition from the German Social Association, aims to involve the older generation more closely in society, particularly in the social sector and in defense. However, the approach is also perceived as “disrespectful” because many retirees do not have the opportunity to become more involved in society for financial reasons. This raises the question of whether a solidarity-based vision of the future for all generations is really conceivable.
Fratzscher also brought up the “new generational contract” and criticized the older generation, which, in his opinion, shows too little understanding for the challenges of the younger ones. Increasingly burdened by high social security contributions and climate change, young people feel like they are carrying an increasingly heavy burden. The German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) rejects such compulsory years for pensioners and warns of a division between the generations, which could cause lasting damage to social coexistence.
Technological challenges and social relevance
These events - from the competition to reintroduce compulsory military service to the critical look at the social responsibility of the older generation to the challenges of technological developments - show that the issue of cohesion in society is more relevant today than ever before. The tasks that lie before us consist of a mix of social justice, technological responsibility and cross-generational solidarity.