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Threat of Conscription Revives Peace Movement
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The prospect of reintroducing military conscription in the Netherlands is fueling a resurgence of youth-led peace activism, with demonstrations planned for Sunday in Amsterdam. Organizers from FNV Young & United and the LSVb cite government recruitment efforts and potential mandatory service as key drivers for mobilization. Activists express concern that young people are being targeted by defense initiatives, such as resilience training courses and shortened vocational programs, without adequate warning about the risks of war. The movement also draws support from pro-Palestine groups, with petitions against militarization gaining significant traction among students and young workers who fear being compelled to fight in conflicts they did not choose.
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