Denmark on Tuesday became one of the few countries in the world to make women eligible for conscription into military service.
Under a law passed by Denmark’s parliament in 2023, women are to join a lottery system, like men, upon turning 18.
Danish women who turn 18 on or after July 1st will be eligible for potential military conscription.
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The Nordic country seeks to bolster its military due to rising tensions with Russia and heightened security concerns throughout Europe.
“Denmark expanded military conscription to women amid heightened security concerns in Europe. The move follows the government’s announcement of a $5.9 billion increase in defense spending,” Reuters noted.
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