Denmark's government wants to increase the number of Danes doing military service by making conscription mandatory for women and by increasing the time of service to 11 months for both genders.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark wants to increase the number of young people doing military service by extending conscription to women and increasing the time of service from 4 months to 11 months for both genders, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday.
Denmark currently has up to 9,000 professional troops on top of the 4,700 conscripts undergoing basic training, according to official figures.
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stressed that “Russia does not pose a threat to Denmark.”
All physically fit men over the age of 18 are called up for military service, which lasts roughly four months.
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the new system would require a change in the law, which he said will happen in 2025 and take effect in 2026.
“A broader basis for recruiting that includes all genders is needed,” he said, adding it will create “a more versatile and more complete defense.”
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark wants to increase the number of young people doing military service by extending conscription to women and increasing the time of service from 4 months to 11 months for both genders, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday.
Denmark currently has up to 9,000 professional troops on top of the 4,700 conscripts undergoing basic training, according to official figures.
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stressed that “Russia does not pose a threat to Denmark.”
All physically fit men over the age of 18 are called up for military service, which lasts roughly four months.
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the new system would require a change in the law, which he said will happen in 2025 and take effect in 2026.
“A broader basis for recruiting that includes all genders is needed,” he said, adding it will create “a more versatile and more complete defense.”
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