Copenhagen calls women to the draft, 'to avoid war' - Last minute. Denmark has announced the introduction of female conscription starting from 2026, and the extension of military service from four to 11 months for both men and women.
Copenhagen also wants to increase the defense budget by almost $6 billion over the next five years to reach NATO goals. In Denmark, women can currently volunteer for military service. Last year, 4,700 people served in the military, of which about 25 percent were women.