Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday there were challenges in meeting a government goal of increasing the number of women in the National Guard.
Vasilis Palmas told Alpha TV that the government aimed to have more women in the military by 2025 but acknowledged that there were issues related to age limits and available positions.
The government has proposed allowing high school graduates to voluntarily enlist in the National Guard for a minimum of six months and a maximum of 14 months.
The proposal is expected to be presented to the cabinet soon.
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