Denmark is set to make significant changes to its military conscription system, aiming to increase the number of young people serving in the armed forces. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans to extend conscription to women and lengthen the service time for both genders from 4 months to 11 months. The government's goal is to achieve full gender equality in military service.
Currently, Denmark has around 9,000 professional troops and 4,700 conscripts undergoing basic training. The government aims to raise the number of conscripts to 5,000. The decision comes in the context of Denmark's NATO membership and its support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion.
