DFG-VK holds 25th Federal Congress in Stuttgart

The German Peace Society – United Conscientious Objectors (DFG-VK) is convening its 25th Federal Congress in Stuttgart from October 23 to 25, 2026. The gathering aims to address challenges posed by increasing military spending and the potential reintroduction of compulsory service.

During the congress, delegates will discuss conscientious objection, alliance building, and internal structures. A key focus is strengthening support for young people seeking alternatives to militarization and expanding cooperation with youth organizations and anti-militarist groups.

A significant point of debate involves an emergency motion regarding the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW). Proponents of the motion seek to exclude any cooperation with the BSW, citing the party's role in helping an AfD candidate become the state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt. The motion argues that the DFG-VK's anti-fascist identity precludes alliances with parties that may facilitate the rise of the far-right.