Austria Plans Longer Military Service
The Austrian government wants to make military service longer. It will be nine months long, starting in 2027. The government needs approval from other political parties.
The Austrian government has been working on this change for six months. The ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos parties are planning to agree on a new plan. Military service will start with six months and then add three months for training. A voluntary two-month extension of civil service is planned. If not enough people join the military, civil service will become mandatory for eleven months.
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Highlights
Austria to Lengthen Service
The Austrian government wants to make military service nine months long.
Reform Faces Opposition
The government needs approval from opposition parties.
Agreement Reached on Extension
The government coalition has agreed to extend military service.
Training Exercises Included
The reform will include mandatory training exercises.
Civil Service Option Offered
Austria plans to offer a voluntary two-month civil service extension.
Perspectives
- The Austrian government wants to lengthen military service.
- Military service will be nine months long.
- The reform starts in 2027.
- The government needs approval from opposition parties.
The government wants to include mandatory civil service.
ORF News, ZEIT Online
Opposition parties may not include mandatory civil service.
Der Standard