The Swiss government wants to make it compulsory for women to attend the orientation day for the army and civil defence. In this way, it hopes to attract more women into voluntary service. While left-wing parties reject the obligation, it is welcomed by the centre. The Liberal Greens, however, have reacted cautiously. In future, the orientation day in the army will also be mandatory for women; the consultation on the necessary constitutional amendment ended on Saturday. The governing Federal Council wants to strengthen equal opportunities so that women can make an informed decision about voluntary service, said Defence Minister Martin Pfister. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Social Democrats and the Green Party are against compulsory attendance. They point to structural problems in the army, particularly with regard to protection against sexual harassment and violence. The Centre Party supports the proposal, while the Green Liberals find it ...
