Romania: Nearly half of Romanians say compulsory military service should be (…)

January 8, 2026

Nearly half of Romanians say compulsory military service should be reintroduced, survey says
Jan 8, 2026

Nearly half of Romanians say compulsory military service should be reintroduced, survey says.

Around 49% of Romanians believe that compulsory military service should be reintroduced, while 47% reject the idea, according to an Avangarde survey cited by Euronews Romania. In Romania, compulsory military service was suspended in 2007; however, it can still be performed voluntarily. Debates (…)

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