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Germany invests in military but few want to do military service

While Germany is spending large sums on defense, the willingness to defend is low, writes SvD. According to a new survey from the opinion institute INSA, only 36 percent say they are prepared to do military service. 60 percent believe that defense must become more attractive.

The newspaper writes that German willingness to defend is generally far below the EU average and that a debate is now raging about reintroducing military service.

Europe's heat waves
Early heat wave hits France and England

The first heat wave of the year is about to hit parts of Europe, writes AP. Parts of Britain could reach 34 degrees this weekend, which is twelve degrees higher than normal for this time of year.

Britain's National Weather Service published research this week showing that climate change has increased the likelihood of extreme temperatures in Britain. According to scientists, temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius are 20 times more likely today.

France is also facing an early heat wave, Le Monde reports. Temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius are expected with nighttime temperatures of at least 20 degrees Celsius.

Forest fire rages on Croatian coast: “Serious”

A large forest fire is raging south of the Croatian coastal city of Split, AFP reports.

The fire is out of control and according to local authorities, several houses have burned down.

– The situation is very serious, says Slavko Tucakovic of the rescue service.

Novi list has published a clip showing burnt-out cars and how firefighters try to put out the fire. According to the Croatian newspaper, someone is suspected of having started fires in several places.

Kashmir conflict
Pakistan nominates Trump – said to have mediated with India

Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the government writes on its official account on X.

The post mainly praises Trump's efforts as a mediator during the armed conflict with India earlier this year.

"This intervention is proof of his role as a genuine peacemaker and his belief in conflict resolution through dialogue".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously denied that Trump played any role in the ceasefire. Neither he nor any of his representatives participated in the talks at all, according to Modi.

Anyone can be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. However, those who can submit nominations are limited to, among others, sovereign states, university professors in certain subjects and former peace laureates.