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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.
On 15 December 2010, the National Assembly voted to suspend mandatory military service. The decision fully came into force on 1 January 2011. [1]
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. [2] A 2018 poll found support for Conscription at 74%, [3] while a 2021 poll found support at 75%. [4]
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. [5]
On 4 January 2024, the Serbian General Staff has proposed reintroduction of conscription to president Aleksandar Vučić. [6]
Boško Obradović, leader of Dveri, supports bringing back conscription in Serbia. [7]
Milan Stamatović, head of the Sovereignists, stated his support for the introduction of mandatory conscription into the army. [8]
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