Denmark Calls for Mandatory Military Service for Women
- Defense minister says more women would benefit armed forces
- Move comes as NATO criticizes Denmark for defense shortcomings
Soldiers parade through Aalborg, Denmark.
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Denmark plans compulsory military conscription for women, as the Nordic country seeks to significantly boost the size of its armed forces.
The move can help Denmark meet its requirements under its NATO membership but it would also be “beneficial” for the military if it had more women employed, Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, the country’s defense minister and deputy prime minister, said in an interview with broadcaster TV2.