‘Mili’ for women too? “It is considered to be the acquisition of greater equality in society”

Millie This has become a reality for women in many parts of Europe. first they were Sweden and Norway, and now it’s Denmark Third country in the European Union to make military service compulsory for women. Till now this was the service Mandatory For men but he has decided extend it to women, reason real danger which is considered Russia.

as will be?

Training will last for 11 months, they are already 13 countries In the European region where the army is mandatory, although everyone has one own system, In Spain it has been extended but for now The proposal has not moved forward.

Interview with Rebecca Salmons

Rebecca lives and works in Denmark As a Spanish teacher and responsible for the program public mirror How the recent compulsory military service for women is being experienced there. the proposal is In less than three years, This service, which was till now voluntary, became voluntary Mandatory “In general, the younger population is quite happy with the change,” Rebecca Salmons tells us. received as an offer Opportunity to pursue greater equality in society.

In last years There was a significant increase in the number of women it was subordinate military Voluntarily into military service. Susanna Grisso reveals how interest in military service is growing in Denmark. A 27% of total Women were among those who served in the army in Denmark.

Danish society’s reaction

“I don’t think there is much fear of Russia in society,” Rebecca explains that in general she believes Danes are not worried but she finds this scary Russian Must have something to do with the reception Friendly Of this decision. Responsibility is not the only thing for women changed In military service. From now on the figures of incorporation will be higher than from now on, 7,500 new recruitments Year. Furthermore, it enhances Durability in the armed forces 4 to 11 months,