Danish women to face conscription by lottery
Summary
Danish women will now be included in mandatory military service through a lottery when they turn 18, following a change in Denmark's law. The new rules require both men and women to register for potential service, with both sexes facing an 11-month conscription period, matching recent similar practices in Sweden and Norway.Key Facts
- The law now includes 18-year-old women in mandatory military service in Denmark.
- Both men and women must register to be assessed for military service once they turn 18.
- The service period has increased from four months to 11 months.
- Initially, volunteers will fill military roles, with any additional spots filled via a lottery.
- Around 4,700 people served in 2024, with about 24% being female volunteers.
- The number of people expected to undertake military service annually will rise to 6,500 by 2033.
- Denmark made this change citing heightened security concerns in Europe.
- The government plans to increase defense spending by 40.5 billion Danish crowns over five years to meet NATO goals.
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