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Military Service

Conscription talks in Germany highlight age gap

Germany’s discussions on reintroducing military conscription have highlighted a strong generational divide, as Europe comes under increasing pressure to bolster its defenses amid the Russia-Ukraine war and doubts over the reliability of US security guarantees.

25 May 2026-19:52
Military attachés tour Azerbaijan’s State Border Service

In accordance with the 2026 action plan approved by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, a familiarization visit was organized for foreign military attachés accredited in Azerbaijan to the State Border Service of Azerbaijan.

23 May 2026-16:49
Viktor Orbán's son ends military service

Orbán was sworn into the Hungarian Defence Forces in 2019 and, in 2020, was sent to the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK for a nine-month training course.

22 Apr 2026-22:43
Azerbaijan changes rules for starting military service

Azerbaijan is updating the rules for determining the start date of active military service for certain categories of servicemen.

23 Feb 2026-11:48
Azerbaijan reforms military service, shortens officer training terms

Azerbaijan has adopted a new set of legal amendments modernizing the country’s military service framework, including terminology shifts, service duration adjustments, and changes to officer training pathways.

12 Jan 2026-14:56
Serbia to restore mandatory military service in 2026

Serbia will reinstate compulsory military service for men starting in 2026, marking a major shift in the country’s defense policy.

30 Dec 2025-09:30
Thousands of students protest new military service law in Germany

Thousands of students across Germany staged protests on Friday against a new military service law that mandates health screenings and questionnaires for 18-year-old men.

06 Dec 2025-10:23
France introduces new military service amid growing Russia concerns

President Emmanuel Macron announced that thousands of volunteers aged 18 and 19 will begin serving in the military next year, unveiling a new program aimed at strengthening France's armed forces in response to growing concerns over Russia's threat to European nations, beyond the war in Ukraine.

27 Nov 2025-18:18
Macron reassures public on France's new voluntary military service

25 Nov 2025-20:09
Germany considers compulsory military service for women

Thomas Rewekamp, chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee, has proposed making military service in the Bundeswehr mandatory for both men and women, Tagesspiegel reported on August 26. He argued that voluntary enlistment or male-only conscription would not be sufficient in the long term, stressing that every citizen and resident, regardless of gender or origin, should dedicate one year to serving society.

27 Aug 2025-14:45