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Led by Luxembourg in 1960s, conscription dies out in Europe
Obligatory military service has been progressively abolished in most European countries, led by Luxembourg in the 1960s.
(AFP) Obligatory military service has been progressively abolished in most European countries, led by Luxembourg in the 1960s. though Switzerland looks certain to maintain the draft in a referendum Sunday.
Compulsory since the start of the 19th century in most European countries, conscription armies have gradually been replaced by professional forces since the 1960s.
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