As many as 45.000 students demonstrated against the possible introduction of military conscription in Germany as part of the "School strike against conscription" initiative
Vučić complained that the planned military service of 75 days is "nothing", but that it will mean a lot in terms of gaining responsibility, seriousness and commitment
When does the mandatory military service start and how long will it last? What is the first generation to receive invitations? Who can go to civil service and where?
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced that in March of the following year, he will begin his regular military service, stating that all necessary procedures will be completed beforehand.
The Government of Serbia diverted money for military service to other activities. Where, instead of the army, are the funds from the budget going
The President of Serbia announced the return of mandatory military service in Serbia from March 1, with a planned duration of 75 days and the strengthening of military capacities
It is not yet known when military service will start in Serbia, but it is known what a future recruit should look like and how many colors a female soldier can have in her hair.
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, spoke for the umpteenth time about the return of mandatory military service. This time, the return to the barracks is announced for December of this year or March of the following year
Facilities and equipment are ready, the Minister of Defense announces, and will mandatory military service be reintroduced in 2026?
Minister Gašić once again announces the return of military service, and the Serbian Parliament has allocated funds for this in the budget. Military analyst Davor Lukač talks about how realistic the return of military service is for "Vreme".
The first generation of recruits could go to the barracks as early as the beginning of 2026. The term would last 75 days, but not for everyone - younger men would go longer, older ones a little shorter, and those with conscientious objection would spend as many as 155 days in "civilian service".
The German government has adopted a law on voluntary military service, which plans to significantly increase the number of soldiers and reservists by 2030. However, conservatives warn that without a mandatory deadline, the Bundeswehr will not be able to reach the desired capacity
In his deceptions regarding the Serbian Army, in which he interferes like a chicken in a chicken coop, Aleksandar Vučić went a step further in order not to iron out the previous ones
Croatia is establishing itself as a leader in the regional arms race, investing huge resources in the modernization of the army. Is it a strategic need or racing for no real reason
The German government has approved a law that provides for a mandatory online questionnaire for young men as the first step in a new system of military service. Can Germany solve the recruitment problem in this way?
After the news that mandatory military service will be reintroduced, there is also talk about what the civilian army will represent and how long civilian service will last. Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević said that the proposal of the Ministry of Defense is that civilian service lasts twice as long as military service
The Chief of the General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović, said that the essence of the compulsory military service of 75 days is to build Serbia's defense capacity.
The president of the Union of Vojvodina Hungarians, Balint Pastor, said that the party is against the re-introduction of military service, because it could contribute to the departure of local Hungarians from Serbia.
At the session held on September 20, the government supported the proposal of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, to restore mandatory military service. Vučić assessed that the cities and municipalities where the barracks are located will also benefit from mandatory military service, because "they will rise economically."
The re-introduction of compulsory military service in Serbia caused numerous doubts among military analysts. Deutsche Welle's interlocutors claim that this is a propaganda move - because the professional team has dispersed due to poor conditions, low salaries and political games.
After Aleksandar Vučić expressed his desire, the Government of Serbia urgently announced that it wants to re-introduce mandatory military service. "Vreme" asked several young men what they thought about it
The decision on the return of military service in Serbia will be announced soon, and on Thursday the President of Serbia presented the details that are being negotiated. Experts assessed this as a forced move, or else an acknowledgment of the collapse of the professional army in the progressive era
Military service again in Germany - and where else in Europe
According to the statements of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, there is less than a month left for the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense to submit all proposals regarding the re-introduction of regular military service. For experts, the idea of bringing back conscription is an acknowledgment of the collapse of a professional military in the progressive era.
45 percent of young people are against the introduction of military service, while 44 percent support the idea. 24 percent of young people believe that Kosovo and Metohija will remain part of Serbia, while 20 percent do not think about Kosovo at all.
Serbia, Croatia and numerous other European countries are flirting with reintroducing military service. Support among the people is generally high because it sounds good. But what do those who should go to the army say?
Greece has the strictest system, and Sweden and Denmark have the most liberal. There is also cyber conscription in Finland
