Denmark drafts women due to Russian aggression

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Denmark will begin drafting women into its military, a historic move driven by Russian aggression and increased military investment. This change will impact Danish women turning 18 after Tuesday. The new policy, passed by parliament earlier in June, places women in a gender-neutral draft lottery alongside men. This expansion aims to increase the number of military personnel, with service lasting 11 months. This decision follows a broader military buildup, including a $7 billion fund to boost defense spending. Neighboring countries like Sweden and Norway have already implemented similar gender-inclusive conscription policies.


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