Green Party Debates Mandatory ‘Society Year’ for Young Adults by 2025
Green Party co-leader Franziska Brantner has responded cautiously to a proposal for mandatory national service. The suggestion, backed by several high-profile Greens, aims to make military service more attractive and create a voluntary registration system for those over 18.
Brantner understands the frustration of the younger generation regarding the government's policies. She emphasizes the need for a new intergenerational compact, including fair access to education and climate protection. The proposal, set to be discussed at the party congress in November 2025, suggests a mandatory 'society year' for young people up to 28 years old. This would allow service in the military, civil protection, or social/ecological fields, as an alternative to the traditional draft.
Defense expert Niklas Wagener, among other Green Party members, has advocated for this proposal. It will be debated at the Green Party conference in late November.
The Green Party is considering a mandatory 'society year' for young people, with Brantner calling for a new intergenerational compact. The proposal will be discussed and debated at the upcoming party conference, with the aim of making military service more appealing and creating a voluntary registration system.
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