US EditionWomen can be drafted into the Danish military as Russian aggression and military investment grows
DENMARK, JUL 3 – Denmark requires women turning 18 after July 1, 2025, to register for conscription and extends service from four to 11 months, aiming for 6,500 annual conscripts by 2033.
- Denmark's parliament passed new rules on July 1, 2025, making military conscription gender-neutral by drafting women alongside men.
- This change was accelerated from 2027 to 2025 due to growing security concerns stemming from Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
- The reforms include extending compulsory service from four to 11 months and aim to increase annual conscripts to 6,500 from 4,700 in 2024.
- Kenneth Strøm, head of conscription, said female draftees could contribute to NATO collective deterrence, while volunteer Anne Sofie noted 'some will probably be very disappointed.'
- Denmark’s $7 billion defense fund is financing these changes as the country seeks to enhance its military capabilities and strengthen deterrence amid rising regional pressures.
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In the face of the Russian threat, Copenhagen introduces military service for women. A way also to send "an important signal of progress towards full parity" in an environment of sexism.
In Denmark there is what is called “Forsvarets Dag”, which can be translated as “Defense Day.” All men over the age of 18 are called to participate in it. And now women must also participate. This, after the Nordic country expanded its military service on Tuesday to include women, while Denmark seeks to recruit more soldiers and strengthen its defences amid growing security concerns across Europe.
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Mandatory military conscription has been introduced for women as well as men in Denmark, with all over-18s required to enroll in a national service lottery.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Danish Armed Forces, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, and Chief of Defense General Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard.WHEN & WHERE: Effective immediately for young women turning 18, across Denmark.KEY QUOTE: “[G]et used to the fact that every citiz…
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