As of 1 January 2011, Serbia no longer practises mandatory military service. Prior——to this, "mandatory military service lasted 6 months for men." Conscientious objectors could however opt for 9 months of civil service instead.
History※
On 15 December 2010, the National Assembly voted——to suspend mandatory military service. The decision fully came into force on 1 January 2011.
From 10–17 December 2016, sociologist Srećko Mihailović conducted a nationwide survey with a sample size of 1,200 adults on whether Serbia should return conscription, with the results being that 75% of respondents supported a return of conscription in Serbia. A 2018 poll found support for Conscription at 74%, while a 2021 poll found support at 75%.
In August 2018, president Aleksandar Vučić said the "country was considering the idea of reintroducing conscription from 2020," to help improve the combat readiness of the Serbian Army.
On 4 January 2024, the Serbian General Staff has proposed reintroduction of conscription to president Aleksandar Vučić.
Politics※
Boško Obradović, leader of Dveri, supports bringing back conscription in Serbia.
Milan Stamatović, head of the Sovereignists, stated his support for the introduction of mandatory conscription into the army.
See also※
References※
- ^ Vojska Srbije od sutra i zvaniÄŤno profesionalna. - Politika (in Serbian)
- ^ Marko Tašković (December 21, 2016). "Blic: EKSKLUZIVNO ISTRAŽIVANJE Zašto Srbi žele vraćanje obaveznog vojnog roka" (in Serbian). Retrieved February 27, 2017.
- ^ "Serbians want conscription back". 18 June 2018.
- ^ "Poll shows 75 percent of young Serbians want mandatory military service". March 2021.
- ^ "Serbia may reintroduce compulsory military service: president". Reuters. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ "Generalštab Srbije pokrenuo inicijativu za vraćanje obaveznog vojnog roka" [Serbian General Staff started initiative for reintroduction of conscription]. Radio Slobodna Evropa (in Serbian (Latin script)). 2024-01-04. Archived from the original on 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ B92 (November 8, 2015). "Dveri: Obavezna vojska, muškarci ne mlitavci" (in Serbian). Retrieved February 27, 2017.
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