Austrian Defense Commission Proposes Extension of Military and Civil Service Duration
DEFENSE
The Austrian conscription commission, appointed by Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner, has proposed extending the duration of military service and civil service. The report suggests three models for military service, ranging from four to eight months, along with increased militia exercises, and advocates for an extension of civil service to 12 months. Changes are expected to be implemented early next year, with a push for the immediate legal reinstatement of mandatory militia exercises.

Jan 21, 2026, 6:27 AM