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Austria coalition agrees mandatory service reform; civilian track and shrinking conscript pool unresolved
Die PresseLO·AT·3 days ago
Austria's far-right FPÖ, in initial coalition talks, has left its position on compulsory military service 'completely open,' with defense spokesman Volker Reifenberger ruling out a decision at the next ministerial meeting. This signals a potential policy shift in Austria's defense posture, though the outcome remains uncertain as negotiations continue.