Danish women to face conscription by lottery

Danish women now face conscription through a lottery system for an 11-month military service as the country aligns with NATO defense spending requirements amid heightened security concerns in Europe. The change, effective immediately, requires men and women turning 18 to register for potential military service, with volunteers first recruited and the remaining slots filled through the lottery. Denmark's move follows neighboring Sweden and Norway in including women in conscription. The government's increase in defense spending reflects efforts to bolster combat power in response to the current security situation.