Threat of war: Which countries in Europe have military service?

"Young Danes are selected at random, according to the armed forces' needs. Conscripts in Finland serve between six, nine, or 12 months, depending on their specialty and rank. They are then placed in the reserves, where they can be called back to active duty, until the age of 50 or 60 -- a limit the government is considering raising to 65. Military service is voluntary for women."

"Lithuania was the first country to reinstate compulsory conscription for men in 2015, after suspending it in 2008. Selection is made by lottery for a nine-month service period, which remains voluntary for women. After completing their service, conscripts are placed in the reserves for 10 years -- a period that will be extended to 15 years in 2026. Sweden reintroduced conscription in 2017 after a seven-year suspension, making nine to 15 month"

Denmark extended military service from four to 11 months, made it compulsory for women from July 1, and selects young Danes at random based on armed forces needs. Finland conscripts serve six, nine, or 12 months by specialty and rank, then join reserves until age 50 or 60, with the government considering raising the limit to 65; military service is voluntary for women. Norway made its 12-month service obligatory for women in 2013 and selects about 15 percent of each age group by qualifications and motivation. Estonia requires eight to 11 months for men regionally; service is voluntary for women. Other countries mandate varying terms and volunteer options.

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