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Did You Know That Women in Greece Can Serve in the Military Just Like Men?

March 22, 2025

The law in Greece allows women to serve voluntarily in the military, but in practice, this remains rare.

In Greece, military service is mandatory for men, but what many people don’t know is that women are also legally allowed to serve in the Armed Forces on a voluntary basis. Law 705/1977 governs women’s enlistment, stating that in times of war or general conscription, women can be called up for mandatory service. However, during peacetime, they have the option to enlist voluntarily—though in reality, this provision has been largely underutilized.

Women’s participation in the military is not a new concept. From the Greek War of Independence to the Balkan Wars and the Battle of Crete, women have stood on the front lines, fighting alongside men. Despite their historical contributions, modern military conscription in Greece has remained a male obligation, with women primarily serving in the armed forces through professional enlistment.

While voluntary enlistment for women is legally permitted, it is rarely pursued. There is little public awareness of this option, and no structured system in place to integrate women into military service. Although women can join the Armed Forces as professional soldiers, the opportunity to experience military conscription on a voluntary basis—just as men do—has not been fully explored.

The idea of female conscription has been a topic of discussion in Greek society and among policymakers. Over the years, there have been proposals to encourage women’s voluntary participation or even introduce a limited form of mandatory service for all women, similar to models in other European countries. However, to date, no significant steps have been taken to implement these changes, leaving the issue open for future debate.

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