Germany wants reservists up to 70 as troop shortage bites
The Reservist Association of the German Armed Forces has called for the government to raise the age limit for army reservists from 65 to 70 years.
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Austria to hold referendum on extension of military service: Should the young have a bigger say?
The Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker, has announced plans to hold a non-binding referendum on whether compulsory military service in the Alpine country should…
‘Thousands will die’: German Army Reservists demand return of conscription
The Reservist Association of the German Army is pressing for a speedy reintroduction of compulsory military service.
Danish parliament agrees compulsory military service for women
Denmark said it would introduce compulsory military service for women starting in 2026.
Swedish Home Guard faces soldier shortage after recruits realise war involves weapons
The Swedish Home Guard, the military reserve force of the Swedish Armed Forces, faces a soldier shortage after a wave of applicants realised what joining up would…
Croatia to reintroduce compulsory military service
Croatia has said it will reintroduce compulsory two-month military service starting in 2025, local media is reporting.
IN DEPTH: European countries mull conscription
European countries including Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands are exploring ways to attract new recruits for their armed forces.
French youth back compulsory military service amid war in Ukraine
The majority of French people aged between 18 and 25 are prepared to enlist in the armed forces to support Ukraine if the need arises, a new survey has revealed.
Serbian army’s call-up push ‘no spark for conflict’, says defence chief
Serbia's defence minister Miloš Vučević has denied that a re-introduction of the draft will raise tensions in the Balkans.