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Dutch gov't hopes to avoid military conscription, but "can't rule it out"

6 March 2026 - 08:01

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Dutch gov’t strengthening infrastructure to make Netherlands “war proof”

11 September 2025 - 18:40

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Dutch military draft election issue more prominent after Sweden conscription plan

3 March 2017 - 11:10

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Defense Min. strongly against reinstating military draft

12 October 2016 - 12:20

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Women now eligible for Dutch military draft

2 February 2016 - 14:55

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