Around 45,000 students protested in some 100 German cities against the military service reform on Friday, September 25, 2026, according to RT.

The Military Service Modernization Act, in force since January, requires 18-year-old men to complete a questionnaire on their willingness and suitability for military service. The site Time News also reported more than 45,000 students walking out of classrooms in over 100 cities.