Denmark is set to make military service compulsory for women for the first time, marking a significant shift in the Scandinavian nation's defence policy. The move aims to boost the number of young people in the armed forces, extending a requirement previously only applicable to men.
The change means that while both men and women can still volunteer for service, any remaining places will be filled through a gender-neutral draft lottery. Until now, women could only join the Danish armed forces on a voluntary basis.
