Danish women will now face conscription by lottery for up to 11 months of military service starting at age 18, following a new law enacted by Denmark's parliament.

• 4,700 Danes undertook military service in 2024, with approximately 24% being female volunteers.
• Colonel Kenneth Strom, head of the Danish military’s conscription programme, emphasized that the change addresses the current security situation.
• The conscription period has increased from 4 months to 11 months, aligning with similar initiatives in neighboring countries like Sweden and Norway.