The Danish government plans to extend compulsory military service to women. writes about this Associated Press Referring to the Kingdom’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Journalists also noted that the country’s authorities want to extend the military service period to 11 months. Current draftees must serve four months, the release states.
In addition, the Danish leadership plans to increase the number of conscripts in general. As can be seen from official statistics, approximately 4.7 thousand citizens are currently subject to compulsory service in the Danish Armed Forces. According to the head of government, Copenhagen expects this number to increase to at least five thousand people.
Frederiksen also noted that kingdom officials have ordered an increase in defense spending in 2024. Spending on relevant needs now reaches 2.4% of GDP.
Troels Lund Poulsen, head of the Danish military department, announced the approximate dates when the law that will change the compulsory military service system for citizens will come into force. If the document is accepted, it will only come into force in 2026.
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