One year of compulsory military service – also for women

The president of the Austrian Officers' Society, Erich Cibulka, wants to think about a compulsory military service for women. In addition, the basic military service needs a mandatory exercise for all soldiers, he says. One can "think very innovatively and not limit the compulsory military service to the male citizens. Therefore, introduce a compulsory military service for women", Cibulka said to the "Presse". This idea was recently rejected by …

Women can currently volunteer for a basic military service. A commitment was recently rejected by Minister of Defence Klaudia Tanner

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Erich Cibulka, President of the Officers' Society, pleads for an "Austrian Year" for all citizens. The army should be able to choose who has to do military service.

In Austria, there is talk of introducing compulsory military service for women. The call comes from Erich Cibulka, chairman of the Austrian Officers Association. 'We would very much

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