Germany is experiencing a public and political debate over the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of a European peacekeeping initiative linked to a possible peace deal with Russia. This discussion has sparked unease and backlash within Germany, a country still sensitive due to its militaristic Nazi past. Although the prospect of sending troops remains remote, the idea has intensified divisions among the German public. Concurrently, Germany is considering reviving military conscription through new legislation, which has raised concerns about social tensions. The law would require young people to serve in the military, despite widespread skepticism about the sustainability of the current social system, which relies on younger generations to support pensions and healthcare amid demographic challenges.