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Denmark to start conscripting women for military service
Denmark is a small Nordic country with a population of just around six
million. It has over 400 named and 78 inhabited islands, including Greenland
and Faroe Islands. During peacetime, the Danish Defense employs about 27,000
staff, including 20,000 active personnel in the army, navy, and air force. Conscription
in Denmark is mandatory for all physically fit men over 18 for at least four months
while women can participate voluntarily. In the wake of Russia’s full-scale
invasion of Ukraine, Denmark has become more conscious of defense and decided
to extend military conscription to women starting in 2026. Also, the standard
service time will be extended from four to 11 months, just like Taiwan has done
this year. Last year, Denmark decided to abolish a national holiday to boost
its GDP and military spending. It’s a rare move for a modern democratic state to
adopt such an unpopular move. Just like Sweden and Finland joined NATO, once a
potential threat might have become a clear and present danger to these Scandinavian
countries.
Read the article and learn about Denmark’s decisive move for defense.
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