Photo: Czech Ministry of Defence
Interest in voluntary military service among Czechs is waning. Since its launch in summer 2023, sign-ups for the Ministry of Defense’s “list of volunteers” have dropped from nearly 230 in the first year to just 100 last year. Volunteers share health info and pledge to prioritize military exercises if security worsens.
An opportunity for people who are interested in defending Czechia but do not want to become professional soldiers and do not currently have time for training or joining the active reserves.
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Author: Jakub Ferenčík