Denmark brings forwards women's military service

Copenhagen (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 Denmark's defence ministry on Tuesday announced it was bringing forwards military service for women by two years. "In light of the current defence and security policy situation, the armed forces need to recruit more people," Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in a statement. Women who turn 18 after July 1, 2025, could be required to take part in an annual ballot from next year to

Mar 26, 2025 - 12:01
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Denmark brings forwards women's military service
Copenhagen (AFP) Mar 25, 2025
Denmark's defence ministry on Tuesday announced it was bringing forwards military service for women by two years. "In light of the current defence and security policy situation, the armed forces need to recruit more people," Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in a statement. Women who turn 18 after July 1, 2025, could be required to take part in an annual ballot from next year to