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Latest 11 December 2025

Estonia plans to extend military service to 12 months

Estonia plans to extend compulsory military service to 12 months for all conscripts starting in 2027, under reforms proposed by the government. A draft bill submitted by Defense Minister Hanno…

France · 25 Nov 2025 Macron set to present voluntary military service plan French President Macron is set to propose a voluntary military service to enhance armed forces amid rising Russian threats. Germany · 14 Nov 2025 Germany to introduce voluntary military service Hybrid system to be built round voluntary service Merz pledge to assemble Europe's strongest conventional army Germany · 8 Jul 2025 Germany outlines emergency draft plans Germany's bill proposes conscription to bolster military forces amid changing security dynamics. Military · 19 Aug 2019 Moroccan army to choose first batch for conscription today On Monday, the Moroccan army will begin selecting 15,000 recruits, the first batch since the resumption to compulsory military service. Eleven years…