Denmark: Adult women to be eligible for military conscription

A recent change in Danish law means that young women in Denmark could soon be required to complete 11 months of military service once they turn 18.

Under the new legislation, women will join men in becoming eligible for conscription via a lottery system, serving nearly a year in the armed forces if selected.

This development comes as NATO member states have agreed to increase their defense budgets in response to ongoing threats, particularly from Russia.

Previously, 18-year-old women in Denmark could choose to volunteer for military service. Now, all women of that age will be required to register and may be conscripted depending on the outcome of the draw.

Colonel Kenneth Strom, who oversees the conscription program, confirmed that the legislative change has been approved by both the government and the military.

He added: “And obviously, it's based on the current security situation, in order to increase combat capacity and gain the necessary skills for the Army, Navy, Air Force, or even Special Operations Forces.”

Denmark is now following in the footsteps of its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Norway, both of which have already implemented female conscription.

(QG - Source: BBC - Picture : © Unsplash)