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The original was posted on /r/worldnews by /u/wordmuff on 2024-03-14 09:36:54.
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Unveiling the reforms on Wednesday, Ms Frederiksen said the government was seeking to achieve “full equality between the sexes”.
Now the government plans to introduce female conscription from 2026, making it only the third European nation - alongside Norway and Sweden - to require women to serve in the armed forces.
Denmark’s armed forces currently number about 20,000 active personnel, including some 9,000 professional troops.
Last year, lawmakers voted to abolish a springtime public holiday to boost spending on the military.
Denmark has been one of the staunchest supporters of Ukraine, providing it with advanced weapons and funds, and also training Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 war planes.
Two Nordic countries - Finland and Sweden - have recently joined Nato, as the alliance is bolstering its defences in Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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rekabis@lemmy.ca 6 months ago
True equality, FTW!