Military sociology

The Contemporary Greek Art Institute (9A Valaoritou) presents "Democracy on the Street: Poster Exhibition 1967-1981." This exhibition showcases political posters from a turbulent period in Greece, beginning with anti-junta imagery from the military dictatorship years of 1967 to 1974 and moving into vibrant post-coup posters that reflect the growing demands for democracy and freedom.

BELGRADE - At Friday's extraordinary session attended by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, the Serbian government adopted a conclusion on setting up a working group to review activities and measures aimed at reinstating compulsory military service.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has confirmed the reintroduction of compulsory military service, according to the Belgrade publication "Vreme." The move will see men undergo 75 days of training, while participation will be voluntary for women. Vucic noted that he had discussed the decision with military officials, signaling that the change could take effect within a year.

Croatia will reintroduce compulsory military service starting January 1, 2025, with a service period lasting two months, as announced by Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić. This decision marks a return to conscription, which had been suspended since 2008 when the country shifted to a volunteer-based system.

In about a month, Bulgaria will finalize its approach to organizing military training for civilians, as the deadline for creating the Strategic Defense Review ends in late June. Meanwhile, several European countries are already offering such training.

Amid escalating tensions on its borders and a significant increase in the Ministry of National Defense budget, Romania is discreetly preparing for the reintroduction of compulsory military service, according to reports from Digi24.

Number of objectors expected to rise after Zelensky government's new bill - Authorities arrest people suspected of trying to flee

The Ukrainian Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has approved a new mobilization bill, signaling significant changes to military service requirements in the country. The decision garnered support from 283 deputies and marks a pivotal moment in Ukraine's defense strategy.

In a recent survey conducted by the Forza Institute, approximately half of German citizens voiced their support for the reinstatement of compulsory military service, according to a recent report by DPA.

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Milos Vucevic said on Thursday an annual presentation of the state of affairs in the Serbian Armed Forces would be given on January 30, when a report will be presented to the president of Serbia by the military top brass and the Ministry of Defence.