School Strike Against Conscription: Large Demonstration Planned at Jenaer Holzmarkt

Symbolbild: Schulstreik gegen Wehrpflicht: Große Demonstration am Jenaer Holzmarkt geplant

Jena, 04.05.2026. Under the motto “School Strike Against Conscription,” the DemokraTEAM alliance is calling for a demonstration in downtown Jena next Friday, May 8, 2026. The action is part of a nationwide protest by students against the reintroduction of compulsory military service.

School Strike in Jena: Protest Against Potential Conscription on May 8

Symbolbild: Schulstreik in Jena: Protest gegen mögliche Wehrpflicht am 8. Mai

Jena, 29.04.2026. A coalition of students and political youth organizations is calling for a city-wide school strike in Jena on May 8. The central point of protest is the rejection of a possible reintroduction of compulsory military service following new legislative proposals by the federal government.