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Denmark Introduces Female Conscription by Lottery

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
July 1, 2025
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Denmark Introduces Female Conscription by Lottery
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Denmark has enacted a landmark defense reform requiring women to register for military conscription through a lottery system, marking a significant shift in the country’s national security policy. The new law, effective immediately, applies to all citizens turning 18 and extends mandatory service from four to eleven months, as NATO members bolster defenses amid rising European security threats.

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  • How Denmark’s New Conscription System Works
  • Security Concerns Lead to Defense Overhaul
  • Why It Matters

How Denmark’s New Conscription System Works

Under the revised policy, both Danish men and women must register for potential military service. Volunteers will be prioritized, with remaining slots filled via a randomized draft lottery. Previously, only men were subject to mandatory conscription, while women could enlist voluntarily.

The change follows similar moves by Scandinavian neighbors Sweden (2017) and Norway (2015), reflecting broader efforts to strengthen military readiness across the region. Denmark’s defense ministry projects the annual intake of conscripts will rise from 4,700 to 6,500 by 2033, with women expected to comprise a growing share.

Denmark Introduces Female Conscription by Lottery
Security Concerns Lead to Defense Overhaul

The policy shift coincides with Denmark’s 40.5 billion kroner ($5.9 billion) defense spending increase announced in March, aimed at meeting NATO’s 2% GDP target. Colonel Kenneth Strøm, head of Denmark’s conscription program, emphasized the reform aligns with the “current security situation” to enhance combat capabilities across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations.

Public reaction has been mixed but it is leaning more towards supportive. Katrine, a current female volunteer, told Reuters: “In today’s world, we need more conscripts—and women should contribute equally.”

Why It Matters

Denmark’s move underscores a strategic pivot among NATO members to expand military recruitment pools amid tensions with Russia and global instability. With 9,000 professional troops currently serving, the expanded conscription model aims to cultivate a larger, more diverse reserve force.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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