Austrian FPÖ rejects military service reform, threatens Bundesheer closure

Austria's far-right FPÖ has rejected the coalition's proposed reform of compulsory military and civilian service, calling it a 'lazy compromise' and warning that the Bundesheer could be closed. The ruling coalition now needs the Greens' support to pass the reform, creating a parliamentary deadlock. This marks a significant political confrontation over defense policy in Austria, with implications for military readiness and coalition stability.