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telegram.hr • Politics • Croatia

Croatia is planning to reinstate mandatory military service, but the details of the plan and the alternatives for conscientious objectors are still under discussion, raising potential political conflicts.

smh.com.au • History • Australia

Australian soldiers' diaries reveal the reasons behind their strong opposition to conscription during World War I, highlighting resentment towards military authorities and concerns about the quality of conscripted troops.

watoday.com.au • Military • Australia

Peter Curtin, wrongly conscripted into the Australian Army despite his birthday not being selected in the national service ballot, seeks compensation for his decades-long struggle with PTSD and lost opportunities.

rbc.ua • Military • Ukraine

Ukrainian male students are required to undergo basic military training, with exemptions for those deemed unfit or having prior military service, while refusal can lead to expulsion from university and employment limitations.

nzz.ch • Politics • Switzerland

Switzerland's civil service has become overwhelmingly popular, prompting debate over its attractiveness compared to military service and calls for reform.

bazonline.ch • Military • Switzerland

The Swiss army is facing a recruitment crisis as Generation Z recruits find the culture and training methods incompatible with their values and expectations.