The cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation to allow women to voluntarily serve in the National Guard.
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said the government’s decision represents a modernisation of the armed forces and a crucial step towards inclusive national defence and security.
The draft bill, which requires parliamentary approval, would see the first intake of female volunteers joining the National Guard in early October 2025, Palmas said after the cabinet meeting.
The ministry is considering implementing two separate recruitment phases for women volunteers.
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