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Denmark makes historic decision to make military service mandatory for women

Politiko 2025-07-02 13:44:33

Denmark makes historic decision to make military service mandatory for women

For the first time in its history, Denmark has officially included women in compulsory military service, under a new gender equality in recruitment policy that came into effect on July 1, 2025.

This historic change comes after a broad defense agreement approved by the Danish parliament in 2023, aimed at strengthening the military's capabilities and more equitable gender representation.

Under the new rules, women who turn 18 from this date onwards will be subject to a lottery recruitment system, just like men, and may be called up to perform 11 months of military service. The first five months involve comprehensive basic training, while the remaining six months involve active duty in the army, navy, air force or Special Operations Command.

General Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard, chief of defense, described the reform as a step towards a modern and comprehensive army.

"When we open the door to both women and men on the same terms, we utilize Denmark's entire talent pool. It gives us more fighting power and sends a clear signal that the Armed Forces are a modern community where everyone can contribute to the defense of the Kingdom of Denmark," said Hyldgaard.

The change will not affect women who turned 18 before July 1, 2025, who will remain under the old system where military service for them was voluntary.

Through this law, Denmark joins a small group of European countries that apply compulsory military service for both sexes, setting a new standard for gender equality in national defense.

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