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Denmark introduces compulsory military service for women

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Denmark introduces compulsory military service:

The Danes. However, aware of the particularly sexist climate who reigns in the Danish army, are not very enthusiastic to join his ranks.

Faced with the Russian threat, the young Danish are called under the flags; At least, for a period of 11 months. Therefore, From the 1stis July. Therefore, Denmark is the third European country, after Norway and Sweden, to introduce compulsory military service for women.

“Given the current security situation. the armed forces need more recruits, and this service also constitutes an important signal towards total parity between women and men”explained the Minister of Defense, Troels Lund Poulsen. « This measure will make it possible to develop more combat power ” Added the chief of the armies, Michael Hyldgaard.

In 2023, the Danish government had proposed to establish female conscription. denmark introduces compulsory military service It had been supported by a large majority of the Parliament. The threat of Russia’s expansionism is well rooted in minds. The Prime Minister, puts Frederiksen, mentioned it again on July 3 in her speech at the opening …

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denmark introduces compulsory military service — Denmark introduces compulsory military service: The Danes. aware of the particularly sexist climate who reigns in the Danish army, are not very enthusiastic to join his ranks. denmark introduces compulsory military service Faced with the Russian threat, the young Danish are called under the flags; At least, for a period of 11.

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