Germany is set to witness around 120 peace protests this weekend as tens of thousands are expected to join in opposition to the government's military rearmament plans. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's administration is pushing for increased military spending and a boost in Bundeswehr recruits. Public sentiment is divided; while many fear involvement in the Ukraine conflict, only a small percentage are prepared to fight. The demonstrations, coordinated by the Network of the German Peace Movement, emphasize common demands, including opposition to arms buildup, calls for diplomatic resolutions to conflicts, and the dismantling of nuclear weapons.
"I think it's important to point out that there are alternatives that it's not just about rearmament, rearmament, rearmament is that the right path?"
"I think the politicians are trying to offer a solution that isn't really a solution. Is it really true that once Russia has occupied Ukraine, they would then occupy half of Western Europe?"
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